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Lots of protesters......its not just protesters.........its the total destruction of aquatic life

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Two major effects dams have on the environment is that they hold water and create lakes, and they regulate water flow in times of rain so the land below the dam does not flood.

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Q: What effects do dams and reservoirs have on the environment?
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