The former site of the Bloede Dam on Maryland's Patapsco River

An aerial photo of a bulldozer removing debris from a river

The former site of the Bloede Dam on Maryland's Patapsco River

The removal of the Bloede Dam, the only downstream barrier on Maryland's Patapsco River, restored access to upstream aquatic habitat for American eel and other fish species.

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Dams

Habitat restoration

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Rivers and streams

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