Aside from smaller dams, what are alternatives to big dams?
It depends on the purpose of the dam. For those meant to control flooding, look into ways that involve avoiding development of flood prone areas, and decrease the amount of impermeable surfaces in urban areas so the soil can soak up rain before it runs off. Turn floodplains back into prime farmland that receives new fertile sediments everytime it floods. If the dam is meant to produce electricity, look at smaller scale projects that are more sustainable and appropriate for local communities.
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- Aside from smaller dams, what are alternatives to big dams?
