In the latest episode of Free the Falls, we speak with environmental journalist and author Tara Lohan about her new book, “Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life.” Listen now on Apple and Spotify: bit.ly/freethefalls

Mekedatu if it happens will be biggest disaster for TN in 21st century. Every drop of Cauvery water will enter TN after the dam, as of now we get good water from undammed catchment btw KRS/Kabini and Mettur. It is bad for Cauvery river, this dam will restrict its breathing flow

this is how it looks when undammed

When outdated, obsolete dams are removed and rivers run free, communities are healthier, safer, and wildlife returns in remarkable ways. River restoration efforts are gaining momentum with bipartisan support! 👏 Read about 'America Undammed' below: nytimes.com/2026/05/07/clima…

America the Undammed nytimes.com/2026/05/07/clima…

America the Undammed — In 2025, more than 100 dams were dismantled in 30 states, reconnecting around 4,900 miles of waterways, more than ever. The resulting free-flowing waterways are healthier, cooler and less prone to algal blooms nytimes.com/2026/05/07/clima…

The best soils, best rainfall and plenty of Rivers, more than 100 rivers in Transkei but number one in poverty. The Transkei region in South Africa is home to five major and medium-sized rivers, along with nearly 100 minor rivers and estuaries. This area, often referred to as the Wild Coast, is bounded by the Umtamvuna River in the north and the Great Kei River in the south. Major River Systems The most significant rivers in the Transkei include: Umzimvubu River (Mzimvubu): One of South Africa's largest and most significant rivers, flowing approximately 400 km from the Lesotho border to Port St. Johns. Mbashe River: A major system known for its high botanical importance and extensive estuary. Great Kei River (Nciba): Historically formed the southwestern border of Transkei and is fed by the Black Kei and White Kei rivers. Mthatha River (Mtata): Flows through Mthatha and is one of the main rivers originating from the Eastern Cape Drakensberg. Mtamvuna River: Marks the northern boundary between Transkei (Eastern Cape) and KwaZulu-Natal. Tributaries and Coastal Rivers Beyond the "big five," the region is crisscrossed by numerous other technical and free-flowing rivers: Tsitsa and Tina Rivers: Key tributaries that join the Umzimvubu. Tsomo River: The longest tributary of the Great Kei. Mzimkhulu River: Located in an isolated landlocked section of the former Transkei. Free-flowing Rivers: Notable undammed rivers include the Kobonqaba, Nxaxo, Qhora, Shixini, Nqabarha, and Mncwasa. Coastal Rivers/Estuaries: Other frequently mentioned systems include the Mngazana, Ntafufu, Mgazana, Cebe, and Ngqusi. Many of these rivers, particularly the Umzimvubu, Tina, and Tsitsa, are famous for multi-day paddling expeditions due to their remote and rugged nature.

Yes, no local burn went undammed

💧 Water Wednesday The Little Sur River is one of California’s few entirely undammed rivers. Its wild waters nurture redwoods and rare fish species. 🌊 #LosPadres #LittleSurRiver #WildAndScenic #WaterWednesday #CLBLP

Seven years after a coalition of four northern Manitoba First Nations banded together to conserve the province’s last major undammed river, the Seal River Watershed is now “on the cusp” of permanent protection. thenarwhal.ca/seal-river-wat…

Arkansas is home to the Buffalo River, the longest undammed river in the USA. Popular for fishing, hiking, and floating in a canoe! Many other things but that's just one example.

One of the best wildland firefighters walks around on four legs, has a big flat tail, and works for free. Beavers build dams, and those dams build wetlands: slow, wide, soggy valleys that stay green through the worst droughts. Their ponds spread water into the soil for hundreds of yards around. Their chewing thins the surrounding forest. A 2020 study in Ecological Applications looked at five major Western wildfires and found that beaver-dammed stream corridors stayed more than three times greener during the burns than undammed ones. Fire would reach a beaver wetland, hit ground too wet to ignite, and route around it. Those wetlands were refuges for frogs, fish, deer, elk, birds, really anything that couldn't outrun the flames. We spent the 1800s removing the single best firebreak the West had. Some states are now paying to bring beavers back. It's one of the cheapest wildfire mitigation tools on earth.

I live near a free, undammed river, the Cahaba. It’s lovely and I love wading and fishing in it. But I’ve also spent a life fishing, boating and swimming in lakes created by dams. And my childhood was lived with electricity provided by turbines inside of Guntersville Dam. I love and appreciate both.

The Yellowstone! Longest undammed river in the US. 692 miles

🚂✨ Step back in time with the wild history of Livingston, Montana! Long before the trains arrived, Crow, Shoshone, and other tribes called the Yellowstone River valley home — sacred lands rich with game and natural beauty. In 1806, Captain William Clark of the Lewis & Clark Expedition became the first recorded European to pass through, guided in part by Sacagawea. Then in 1882, the Northern Pacific Railroad turned a dusty tent camp (originally called Clark City) into a booming frontier town. Renamed Livingston after a railroad director, it quickly grew into a vital division point with repair shops, dozens of bars, hotels, and a lively Main Street full of miners, cowboys, and adventurers. Even Calamity Jane wandered its streets! Today, this charming gateway to Yellowstone National Park still pulses with that pioneer spirit — world-class fly fishing on the undammed Yellowstone River, vibrant art galleries, historic brick buildings, and endless outdoor adventures in Paradise Valley. From Native heritage to railroad boom to modern Montana magic, every corner of Livingston tells a story of resilience and untamed beauty. 👉 Read the full frontier journey here: getlostinamerica.com/history… Best Outdoor Apparel, Ewing Hackle for Perfectly tied flies and more at Saltwatero thefly.com #LivingstonMT #MontanaHistory #YellowstoneGateway #WildWest #GetLostInAmerica #flyfishing #ewinghackle

7. During SLORC/SPDC military dictatorship in 1990s-2000s, Thailand & China planned large dams on Myanmar's "wild" (previously undammed) Salween River, for energy export to Thailand or China &/or divert water for Thailand. Community opposition was clear. wrm.org.uy/bulletin-articles…

"Exploring the raw edge of fly fishing: Winter steelhead on California's Smith River—the state's last major undammed waterway. This free-flowing emerald gem clears lightning-fast after storms, delivering chrome-bright wild steelhead (averaging 10-15 lbs, with 20 pounders common) in breathtaking redwood-lined runs. Spey rods (12.5-13.5 ft, 8-weight), Skagit lines, heavy sink tips, and swung flies like the Green Butt Skunk or Intruders dominate the game. It's a test of patience, skill, and resilience—cold, wet, demanding—but the reward is connecting with one of the West Coast's last strongholds for native steelhead in a truly pristine ecosystem. For anglers seeking authentic, high-stakes pursuits and conservation-minded adventures, the Smith delivers. Dive into the detailed guide here: [link to getlostinamerica.com/steelhe…] Hook some great steelhead fly patterns, Ewing Hackle for Perfectly tied flies, the best outdoor apparel and more at Saltwateronthefly.com. What's your favorite wild steelhead river or toughest day on the water? Share below. #FlyFishing #SteelheadFishing #OutdoorAdventure #Conservation #NorthernCalifornia #SpeyFishing #GetLostInAmerica"

the Yellowstone River, the only river in America that is undammed and flows as nature intended. Mine ph August 2025.

fuck america, they just want big cold undammed rivers

His daughter is ruining Arkansas with windmills and trying to sell the last undammed river in the US to the Walmart family.