At just over 1,400 miles, the Colorado River is nowhere near the longest river in the world, but on it sits the Hoover Dam, one of the largest dams in the world, rising 726 feet above the river. This dam created Lake Meade which contains enough water for 29 million households and creates enough electricity to supply more than 1 million people a year.
Many good things can come from obstructing a river. But there can also be problems. Scientists believe impeding certain rivers can create ecological disasters, displacing people, animals, and forests. Changing a river’s course can also impact droughts, floods, irrigation, and a food supply. Scientists call these large rivers the “lifeblood of the planet” and are worried certain dams could cause irreparable damage.
Flood-control, jungles and forests, and fishing depend on rivers flowing freely. When rivers don’t flow freely, many of the benefits of rivers also dry up. Read More
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