D4K: Dams
Special | 28m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
What are dams used for?
Humans first built dams for irrigation. Now we use dams for many more uses. We use them to generate electricity, for flood control, for recreation and to bank water for later use. Scientists play an important role in building dams and dealing with their environmental impacts. Engineer Vicki Hoffmann and scientist Jim Fodrea answer questions about dams.
Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
D4K: Dams
Special | 28m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Humans first built dams for irrigation. Now we use dams for many more uses. We use them to generate electricity, for flood control, for recreation and to bank water for later use. Scientists play an important role in building dams and dealing with their environmental impacts. Engineer Vicki Hoffmann and scientist Jim Fodrea answer questions about dams.
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Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation