Dam Removal Project Decreases Water Temperature and Increases HabitatVideo: Dam Removal Project Decreases Water Temperature and Increases Habitat
Located on a tributary of the Kalamazoo River near Allegan, Michigan, the Swan Creek Dam helps manage water flow and provides residents with recreational opportunities such as fishing and kayaking. But this dam is coming down because the Department of Natural Resources wants the river to be colder. Fish biologist Matt Diana explains why it's a necessary step.