"From its headwaters in the mountains of Tibet to its estuary in Mon State, Burma, the Salween River, known as the Nu River in China and the Thanlwin River in Burma, supports almost 10 million people. As the longest undammed river in mainland Southeast Asia, the Salween River sustains rich fisheries and fertile farmland that are central to the lives of many ethnic minority communities living along its banks. Seven dams are proposed for the Salween?s mainstream in Burma, which threaten these communities? livelihoods, many of whom are already suffering under Burma?s junta. The dam cascade has been planned in complete secrecy, with no participation from affected communities and no compensation or resettlement plans..."