Mun River denizens say restocking plan is real fish story

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The planned Pak Mun Dam along the Mun River in Thailand has destroyed most of the area's fish populations. The Thai Dept. of Fisheries has introduced several varieties of commercial fish stocks to replenish the area's aquatic populations and ensure the viability of its local fishing industry. However, some of the introduced fish stocks, such as prawns, are not native to the Mun River ecology. Environmentalists warned that the artificially-introduced aquatic life will alter and destroy the area's natural ecosystem.

Analysis, Thailand, Stream ecology

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Dams alter flow of life in the Mekong Delta

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Numerous dam projects are underway along the Mekong Delta region which traverses Laos, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Thailand. Residents of the river network have criticized some of the projects that have already been completed. They noted that the dams have significantly reduced fish populations along the river, forcing many residents to forgo fishing as a means of livelihood. In addition, several environmental groups warned that the construction projects threaten to destroy animal and plant life in the region.

Buildings and facilities

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Environmental, cost concerns damp global lender's enthusiasm for dams

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The Bureau of Reclamation told Asian officials attending a meeting to discuss approaches to harness the hydroelectric potential of the Mekong Basin not to expect substantial assistance from the US. The US government has abandoned its efforts to promote dam building for energy use because of strong criticisms from environmental groups. Other international aid agencies such as the World Bank and the UN followed suit and have become highly selective in the dam projects that they fund.

Developing countries, Environmental policy, United States. Bureau of Reclamation

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