The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Sunday Pennsylvania removed more dams in 2014 than any other state marking the 12th year in a row in the number one position.

According to American Rivers, 17 Pennsylvania dams topped the list of 72 dams removed across the nation in 2014, restoring more than 740 miles of rivers and streams.  In the last 20 years the DEP has participated in the removal of approximately 350 dams statewide.

“Eliminating these dams eliminates public safety concerns and provides vital environmental benefits by returning streams to their natural free-flowing purposes,” said DEP spokesperson Amanda Witman.

Click Here for a list of dams removed in 2014.

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