Royal River Restoration

MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS • November 3, 2026

What a difference a dam removal makes. It's amazing to see the transformation since the Bridge Street Dam was removed this summer. After more than 350 years of dams, the Royal River Alliance is restoring the river's natural flow and opening the way for migratory fish to return to their spawning grounds. Just one more dam to go, at East Elm Street.

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