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With nearly 70% of America's 84,000 dams over 50 years old, communities face decisions about aging infrastructure and river restoration. Greene Economics will analyze the economic impacts of dams and benefits of removal for Resources Legacy Fund's Open Rivers Fund, covering cost savings, property values, jobs, recreation, fisheries, public safety, and equity impacts. The study will guide decision-making for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates across the American West.