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Comparison images show mouth of the Elwha and Carmel Rivers after dam removal

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Comparison images show mouth of the Elwha and Carmel Rivers after dam removal
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Comparison images show mouth of the Elwha and Carmel Rivers after dam removal. The Elwha River in Washington State exhibited considerable coastal delta growth after its dams were removed, while the Carmel River mouth showed little growth post-dam removal.

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