Energy from Hydropower: Good vs Bad

Welcome: Energy from Hydropower: Good vs Bad
Description: The town council is holding a meeting today about the possibility of building a hydropower dam in your local River. You live in a small town well known for the Salmon migration in the same river. Just two years prior however your state's Nuclear power plant was shut down and the government has been scrambling to find a way to continue to make power accessible. You and your team have been selected by concerned residents who are seeking unbiased research regarding the advantages and disadvantages of building a dam in your town. You are to report back your findings and recommendations on whether the town allow the project.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: Hydropower Dam, Energy, Renewable Energy
Author(s): Kate Wulff