Dam owners present hydropower as a “clean” technology. But outdated dams can hurt rivers.

Enloe Dam, Simikameen River, WA Photo by Rich Bowers

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From California Sportfishing Protection Alliance   1/1/2025

CSPA Sues California over Operations of the State Water Project

From California Sportfishing Protection Alliance   11/24/2024

FERC Holds PG&E Accountable for 2023 Butte Canal Failure

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Hydro Guides   11/1/2005

Rivers of Power: A Citizen’s Guide to River Restoration through Hydropower Reform

Learn about hydropower's impacts in California, ways these dams harm rivers, how citizens can restore rivers using the FERC licensing process, licensing success stories, and more.

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Comments & Filings › Laws, court cases, and filings   9/22/2020

Proposed Dam Safety Rulemaking Comment

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