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Makombe, Tsitsi. |
In recent years the removal of dams that pose environmental hazards has been seen as a river restoration and management tool. The ecological benefits of removing dams, such as the restoration of water temperatures and fish passage, have been well documented. However, fewer studies have evaluated the economic benefits and impacts of removing dams. This study uses the proposed removal of the Marion Dam in Osceola County Michigan as a case study to evaluate recreational fishing benefits and economic impacts associated with removing the dam. The major objective of this research study was to estimate the recreational fishing benefits and economic impacts of removing the Marion Dam and restoring the Middle Branch River (MBR) and Marion Mill Pond (MMP). Both... |
Tipo: Thesis or Dissertation |
Palavras-chave: Community/Rural/Urban Development; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10969 |
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