Dam removal is an important tool in restoring rivers, mitigating climate impacts, and building more resilient human and aquatic communities. In this presentation, you'll learn about creating teams (communities of practice) to systematically address dams and other stream barriers, ensuring projects and available resources are prioritized in a way to benefit those most impacted by the effects of climate change. You'll walk away with an understanding of the role state communities of practice can play in scalability, best practices for state collaboratives, and steps for getting started in your state.