A River in Renewal - San Clemente Dam Removal

Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the San Clemente Dam removal!

Learn the story of one of California’s largest dam removals and the transformation of the Carmel River. Engineering, environmental restoration, and community collaboration came together to restore critical wildlife habitat and reconnect people to the river. It’s both a celebration of nature’s comeback and a glimpse into the future of public access to 920 acres of newly restored land.

Check out the website for the San Clemente Dam Removal by California American Water

Elise Weiland

Executive Director, Carmel River Watershed Conservancy

Elise shares how decades of collaboration and science-based restoration transformed one of America's most degraded rivers into a model of environmental recovery. She highlights the power of community partnerships in taking down the San Clemente Dam and restoring vital habitat— inviting viewers to discover how unified action can revive a river and protect its future.

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