Contextual Factors Affecting the Modes of Interaction in Governance: The Case of Dam Removal in Japan

Ohno, Tomohiko

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“…Several other studies conducted in the USA point to an increase in fish population after dam removal (e.g., Hardiman & Allen, 2015;Allen et al, 2016). Likewise, after the removal of the Arase Dam in Japan, fishermen reported increased seaweed cultivation and shrimp harvesting and the return of sweetfish, a highly sought-after species (Ohno, 2019). In Sweden, after removing the Storsjö-Kapell dam in the Storsjö fisheries conservation area, fishermen expected to double the value of large fish and quadruple the fish stocks (Lejon et D. Perera, T. D. North al., 2009).…”

Section: Local Economy and Industrymentioning

confidence: 95%

“…For example, after the Arase Dam removal in Japan, the village saw a boom in local job opportunities. Riverboat and rafting companies began offering tours along the river, sweetfish restaurants opened, and fishing weirs were installed as tourist attractions (Ohno, 2019). The increase in tourism and the accompanying infrastructure led to the revitalization of the Sakamoto Village (Ohno, 2019).…”

Section: Local Economy and Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Riverboat and rafting companies began offering tours along the river, sweetfish restaurants opened, and fishing weirs were installed as tourist attractions (Ohno, 2019). The increase in tourism and the accompanying infrastructure led to the revitalization of the Sakamoto Village (Ohno, 2019). Likewise, a cost-benefit analysis regarding the removal of dams along the Snake River, USA, demonstrated that after removal, the largest long-term increase in employment would occur because of increased tourism (Whitelaw & Macmullan, 2002).…”

Section: Local Economy and Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Socio-Economic Impacts of Aged-Dam Removal: A Review

Perera¹,

North²

2021

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Water storage dams worldwide are ageing, and many will reach the end of their designed lifespan by the middle of the 21st century. Some of these dams will likely need to be removed. While dam construction impacts have been widely discussed, dam removal impacts on society and the economy need to be synthesized and considered in the ageing dams' decision-making process. This paper summarizes dam removal impacts on the local economy and industry, culture, history and heritage, property value, recreation, aesthetics, and disaster avoidance from identified studies worldwide. It demonstrates that these impacts may vary depending on geography and between developed and developing countries. It concludes that dam removal should consider the cost, environmental, and the socio-economic impacts while including all stakeholders who could be positively and negatively impacted by dam removal.

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Section: Local Economy and Industrymentioning

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The Socio-Economic Impacts of Aged-Dam Removal: A Review

Perera¹,

North²

2021

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“…We collect the data from http://e2p.inegi.up.pt/ to calculate the installed capacity of hydropower plants per district. Districts (18) were ranked according to total installed capacity and classified as above median (higher installed capacity) or below median (lower installed capacity). When we split the sample into these two subgroups, we expect that national residents who live in districts with higher intensity of the RES (65 respondents) to have more familiarity with the renewable source and more contact than those in lower intensity districts (123 respondents).…”

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“…These environmental and social adverse impacts associated with hydropower justify the increasing lack of social acceptance particularly felt among local communities, and an increasing number of studies making the case for the option of dam removal as an answer for many critical social and environmental problems (e.g., [18][19][20][21][22][23]). Furthermore, nowadays it is estimated that in Europe and the US more hydropower plants are being decommissioned than built [24], so it is likely that the environmental and social consequences of dam removal will become increasingly pertinent, and even the science around this issue will need further developments [25,26].…”

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How Relevant Are Non-Use Values and Perceptions in Economic Valuations? The Case of Hydropower Plants

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The construction of hydropower plants, particularly of large ones, is far from being a consensual decision: advocates defend their construction based on the unquestionable benefits hydropower provides, while critics argue that these facilities are far from harmless and cause adverse impacts on the environment, being not only against the construction but also demanding the destruction of existing ones. We review a selection of recent empirical studies concerning impacts of hydropower developments, to make a case for the consideration of non-use values in the economic valuation of the environmental and social impacts of hydropower plants, through the use of non-market valuation methodologies. Additionally, we present data from a case study of hydropower economic valuation, where different subgroups of the population with differing degrees of contact and familiarity with hydropower rate their perception of impacts. Respondents with more contact are less penalizing of hydropower than other respondents. We conclude that non-use values are non-negligible and can be valued through stated preference methods, but researchers should take into consideration perceptions and the role of users and non-users. Non-use values should thus not be neglected by policy makers and regulators at the planning and public consultation stages or as part of the decommissioning decision.

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Why does geography matter in big dam removal projects? Lessons from a comparison between the Sélune and Elwha River cases

Germaine,

Lespez

2023

Front. Ecol. Evol.

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The dam removal movement is resulting in numerous projects worldwide, especially in Western countries. Whether completed or in progress, these undertakings often trigger conflict. Nearly 30 years after the initiation of the first major projects, this article examines the conditions for the local appropriation of dam removal projects. From the perspective of two pioneering and emblematic projects in France (Sélune River) and the United States (Elwha River), this article highlights the geographic specificities of dam removal projects carried out in European rural areas. The aim is to discuss how to implement ambitious ecological projects without running the risk of local people losing their sensitive relationship (history, experience, landscape) with the areas once they have been restored. In other words, ecological restoration should not result in a loss of meaning and quality in the relationship between local people and newly restored spaces; it should instead enrich it. In fact, the removal of a dam is not just a technical project; it profoundly affects landscapes, disrupting uses and creating new places. We identify the modalities by which a new space is produced and appropriated by local populations based on a comparison of the relevant spaces (national park vs. rural agricultural space), the populations involved (river users, Native American tribes, residents, and NGOs), and, finally, the governance processes and interactions between expertise and politics, all to highlight the need to take geographical context into account. Based on a detailed knowledge of the formation of the Sélune dam removal project, which has been the subject of continuous participant observation since 2011, we examine these projects’ singularities and commonalities to identify the factors that contribute to their success. This study highlights the importance of the spatial scale at which the dam removal project should be framed, the role of government, and the importance of considering people’s attachment to local places. Finally, this comparison makes recommendations for improving the socio-territorial quality of ecological projects, especially in Europe, with the aim of ensuring their sustainability and success.

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Contextual Factors Affecting the Modes of Interaction in Governance: The Case of Dam Removal in Japan

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

The Socio-Economic Impacts of Aged-Dam Removal: A Review

The Socio-Economic Impacts of Aged-Dam Removal: A Review

How Relevant Are Non-Use Values and Perceptions in Economic Valuations? The Case of Hydropower Plants

Why does geography matter in big dam removal projects? Lessons from a comparison between the Sélune and Elwha River cases

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