Photo by @dguttenfelder A fisherman rests on a fishing weir constructed in the rapids on a Mekong River channel between Nakasoum Island and Don Sahong Island in southern Laos. The Laos government has announced intentions to go ahead with the controversial Don Sahong Mekong River hydroelectric dam. Residents on the islands and environmental groups fear the construction of the dam may block fish migration, and threaten the ecology of the river and the well-being of those who live in the 4,000 islands area. Running for more than 2,600 miles, the Mekong River produces fish when it flows free and clean electricity when it’s dammed. Therein lies Southeast Asia’s dilemma. Please take a look at our new story about dam construction on the main stem of the Mekong River, "Harnessing the Mekong or Killing It?" in the May issue of National Geographic by photographer @dguttenfelder, writer @rhymeswithmyhouse and photo editor @roseleen.
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