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Scope/Content: Abstract: Our project focused on the human aspects of this issue, with the goal of evaluating the political and economic feasibility of restoring the Argo area. This included identifying stakeholders and determining the value of the dam and pond for users and local residents. Our research methods included a mail survey, interviews, and literature review. We found that the Argo area, and the dam in particular, is not well known among Ann Arbor residents. Nonetheless, after a description of the tradeoffs involved, dam removal was generally supported by residents and the net willingness to pay for removal was approximately $20 per adult per year. Differences in perceptions about the Argo area varied by proximity to the dam with residents living no farther than one mile from the dam having more familiarity and experience with the site than the average Ann Arbor resident. Removal of Argo Dam is strongly opposed by the rowing community, Argo Pond's most important recreational user group. Scope/Content: Author affiliation: University of Michigan Scope/Content: Height: 18 ft. Length: 1940 ft. Scope/Content: Date constructed: 1920.
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Ecology and river restoration Economics Legal and policy Dams Dam retirement
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