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In the north-central English county of Derbyshire, the removal of a dam has hundreds of salmon swimming up a beloved river once again.
It’s the first time in 100 years that salmon have reached so far up the River Derwent, and it’s caused quite a stir among the locals.
While the industrial activity in the East Midlands which first drove Atlantic salmon out of the Derwent is now gone, there were still weirs and other obstacles the fish can’t overcome on their journey upstream.
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It’s the first time in 100 years that salmon have reached so far up the River Derwent, and it’s caused quite a stir among the locals.
While the industrial activity in the East Midlands which first drove Atlantic salmon out of the Derwent is now gone, there were still weirs and other obstacles the fish can’t overcome on their journey upstream.
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Salmon Return to the Heart of UK for First Time in 100 Years After Dam Removal: 'It's very rewarding'
In particular to this story was the weir at Snake Lane, which once removed allowed the salmon to continue on their journey.
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