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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… river straightening for navigation purposes and dam construction for water supply, flood control or energy … water resources such as irrigation, pollution or dam building. The scope of such agreements has been extended … Tasmania to authorise the construction of a hydroelectric dam that would have flooded a large part of an area nominated …
Wetland Values and Functions Information Pack - Cultural Value
… million, authorities abandoned the construction of the Côa Dam in 1995 after Palaeolithic engravings were unearthed. " … this cultural function, the construction of Portugal’s Côa Dam does give an indication of the value at least some … despite the US$ 150 million already invested in the dam, construction was abandoned in 1995 after Palaeolithic …