Proposed Royal River dam removal sparks controversy over possible effects

FORECASTER • October 15, 2024

A proposal to remove most of two dams along the Royal River in Yarmouth to restore the river ecosystem prompted a broad range of questions and comments during an informational session, underscoring the complexity of the project and strong feelings about the future of the river. Concerns from residents of North Yarmouth, which has no direct control over the fate of the dams but would be affected by dam removal, have also featured prominently in recent discussions.