Whose History Are We Protecting?

The Dam Removal Debate in Massachusetts

As I began my research for this piece, I was surprised to learn that there are so many dams in Massachusetts—over 3000. For many of them, a failure would result in severe flooding and loss of life. And many of those are in a decrepit state. Moreover, dams are notorious impediments to migratory fish and a burden on natural ecosystems.

But, in many cases, dams are loved for their historical and aesthetic appeal. That's where it gets interesting. Click to read more on CommonWealth Beacon.