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 But outdated dams can hurt rivers.

Kayaking on the Elwha River Photo by Thomas O'Keefe

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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

From South Yuba River Citizens League   9/25/2024

NID Withdraws Centennial Dam Proposal After SYRCL’s Decade-Long Opposition 

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Reservoir Emissions:
The science is clear

Celebrating Elwha River restoration

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Reports › Tribal Resources   3/7/2021

Collaborations in Indian Country

Collaborations in Indian Country is a primer on the importance of social justice work and a collection of interviews with members of tribal nations that have worked closely with HRC and its members.

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Videos   1/1/2009

Wild and Scenic Mokelumne River

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