19 Apr, 19:31··
Dam of Galachos Removed by Civil Society
The Galachos dam in Alcoutim, Portugal, was removed. This was the first dam taken down in the country. Other dam removals are planned.
A civil society movement successfully removed the Galachos dam. The dam was considered obsolete. This was the first time a dam was removed by a non-governmental group in Portugal. More dam removals are planned for the future. These removals are expected to continue.
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Highlights
First Dam Removed by Public
The Galachos dam was removed by a civil society movement.
Portugal's First Obsolete Dam
It was the first obsolete dam taken down in Portugal.
Civil Society Action Key
The removal was done by non-governmental action.
More Removals Planned
Further dam removals are planned and will happen.
Dam Located in Alcoutim
The Galachos dam is in Alcoutim, Portugal.
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