The construction of Scott Dam on the Eel River completely blocked the passage of critically endangered anadromous fish. A new proposal would re-open the main stem of the Eel to spawning runs of salmon and steelhead by removing the dam while maintaining electric generation and water deliveries to Mendocino and Sonoma counties.
LINK (via: Daily Democrat)
To learn more check out the efforts of CalTrout and Friends of the Eel River.
