Dams and aqueducts - the quintessential “hard path” technologies - are among the most useful, but also the most problematic, water-management tools. This chapter addresses the complex issues associated with these technologies, including questions such as these:
How has the discourse around dams changed over the last century?
What are the impacts of dams on rivers and communities?
Can we maximize the benefits of dams while minimizing their social and ecological impacts?
What are the benefits and possible pitfalls of removing dams?
What are the pros and cons of long-distance water transport through aqueducts?
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