Iowa River Friends Presents:

Dam Removal Project Management: From Initial Reconnaissance to Construction

Sara Strassman, Associate Director of American Rivers Restoration Program

When:

Thursday, May 2nd 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Where: Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Meeting Room A, 220 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City Parking is available at the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp Who: Local government and elected officials, consulting firms, engineers, and interested public

Contact: Mel Schlachter, melschlachter@gmail.com

Presentation topics will include:

An overview of dams and river functions How to evaluate the complexity of the dam modification process Dam removal design, construction and permitting process Case study featuring a dam removal process in the City of Rockford Please come to listen, discuss, and network with other cities and counties who have or are planning a dam modification project.