In 1899, Indianapolis built a dam to create a boating lake on the White River; 127 years later, crews are removing it after the structure altered more than four miles of river and blocked aquatic wildlife

• Indianapolis has begun removing the Emrichsville Dam from the White River, ending more than a century of disruption to the river’s natural flow and aquatic habitats.
• According to The Indianapolis Star, the project is intended to improve conditions for wildlife and make the waterway safer for people.
• The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the environmental organisation Discover White River have also outlined the ecological benefits of restoring fish passage and reconnecting river habitats.