Dam Removals Helped Bring About a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives

The removal of dams in Maine's Sebasticook River has led to an impressive resurgence of the alewife fish, which now migrate in vast numbers each summer. This conservation success highlights the positive impact of removing barriers to fish migration, demonstrating how human intervention can restore natural ecosystems. Such comebacks are crucial as they not only boost local biodiversity but also support the broader ecosystem and fishing industries, showing that strategic environmental changes can yield significant benefits for both nature and human communities.