Two Dams Down for River Recovery | Montpelier News

Two historic dams on Vermont’s Brewster River are finally coming down this week, reconnecting ten miles of vital trout habitat and restoring the river’s natural flow. Smugglers’ Notch Resort and the Vermont Natural Resources Council are teaming up to remove the century-old Morse’s Mill Dam — once a lumber mill powerhouse — and a smaller 1950s dam built for recreation. The project, funded by agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will also upgrade flood-prone culverts near the ski area, protecting emergency access for the town of Cambridge. Beyond fish, this restoration boosts water quality, flood resilience, and nutrient flow — a major win for the entire river ecosystem as climate change shrinks cold-water habitats. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b98970a459c65b0