Chelan Gorge, WA Photo by Rich Bowers

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Tribal Resources › Videos   12/17/2020

Guardians of the River

In this film by American Rivers and Swiftwater Films, Indigenous leaders share why removing four dams to restore a healthy Klamath River is critical for clean water, food sovereignty and justice. 

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Presentations and trainings   3/21/2024

Hydropower’s Role in the Energy Market

Factsheets › Reservoir Emissions   12/8/2022

Factsheet: Hydropower Dams Across the U.S. are Leaking Methane

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Cushaw P-906

 Active license Conventional Hydro

FERC project name: Cushaw

The Cushaw Project consists of a 1,550-foot-long, 27-foot-high reinforced concrete dam, that impounds a 138-acre reservoir. The project is located on the James River, in Bedford and Amherst Counties, Virginia.

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