[steve86]

The relatively ancient equipment probably installed in them, however, might belie that claim...

As would structural integrity issues that would require more debt to finance repairs and improvements.

[okie01]

As would structural integrity issues that would require more debt to finance repairs and improvements.

But wouldn't that expense fall to the prior owners -- the power company, the power authority, the county, the city or whoever?

Seems to me that, if the enviros are itching to take out the dams, they should be charged with financing the venture. They'd be free to recruit partners and solicit contributions. But it would be up to them to raise the money.

As it now is, the taxpayers are funding the operation. And I'd wager that the enviros will be collecting a hefty "consultation fee" to oversee the process.

[okie01]

As would structural integrity issues that would require more debt to finance repairs and improvements.

But wouldn't that expense fall to the prior owners -- the power company, the power authority, the county, the city or whoever?

Seems to me that, if the enviros are itching to take out the dams, they should be charged with financing the venture. They'd be free to recruit partners and solicit contributions. But it would be up to them to raise the money.

As it now is, the taxpayers are funding the operation. And I'd wager that the enviros will be collecting a hefty "consultation fee" to oversee the process.