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One of the pictures shows clearly what a dam does, and also the effect of protecting an area.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4607053.stm

My God. That is unbelievable!! the 5th image, showing Brazil and Argentina, does show that it is possible to conserve areas if the government actually wish to!!