I would believe that more than 5% is gained by the dams being there...
I'm another that isn't for or against them.
It will go one way or the other, no matter what we do here...
I would ask the question, would the law makers drop the taxes on people who pay for water front property right now when property prices plummet?
I'm thinking they will come up with some excuse of why it isn't feasible...
How about the money spent on recreation?
I suppose some of the money would stay in the area because people are creatures of habit, but those with actual money (those same home owners that like to own expensive lake front property) would find other water front property to park their boats and hold expensive land.
If we were to enforce (original) regulations on any situation, the hills would be logged flat and there would be mine claims every where seeing as there were no regulations...
Things change...
We need to change with them and be progressive in our thoughts.
Those who become so entrenched in their ideals and lose sight of the bigger picture get pushed off along the way...
Just look around, these angry individuals are every where...
Even this board…
But, this topic as it seems usual with most has deviated from lying scientists and the repercussions this may have to those who are honest in their findings...