Undamming in South Jersey waterways: What benefits could it bring?

Although dam removal projects are being pursued around the state, not much has been done yet with the dams in South Jersey.

By: Maximilian Staff

Outlets: South Jersey Climate News

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 1,125

Last Updated: 3 days, 9 hours ago

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After being in place for nearly 130 years in Blairstown Township in Warren County, the Paulina Lake Dam was removed in 2024. The project was pursued in an effort to improve the ecological conditions of the local environment.

“With the dam removed, more than 7.6 miles of mainstem and tributary habitat have been reconnected at the Paulina Lake site alone,” according to Princetonhydro.com.

In 2025, 100 dams were removed across the United States because towns, organizations, …

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