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Marmot Dam becomes the largest dam removed in Oregon
By: Rebecca Sherman Sunday July 29, 2007
Project:
Bull Run : P-477
July 24, 2007: PGE begins removal of its Bull Run hydropower project with a bang! A construction crew detonated an explosion to weaken Marmot Dam on the Sandy River before removing the dam.
Removal of Sandy River hydropower dams set to begin in summer 2006
Project:
Bull Run : P-477
A final tour of the Bull Run Hydroelectric Project on the Sandy River in Oregon sparked a series of Memorial Day weekend news articles.
Portland General Electric to remove two hydroelectric dams in Oregon's Sandy River watershed
By: John Seebach Thursday October 24, 2002
Project:
Bull Run : P-477
Portland, Ore. -- Gov. John Kitzhaber, Portland General Electric CEO and President Peggy Fowler and representatives of 21 other organizations today signed an agreement that will remove two dams, protect threatened fish species and lead to a 5,000-acre wildlife and public recreation area in the Sandy River Basin.