Dam owners present hydropower as a “clean” technology. But outdated dams can hurt rivers.
Wildlife in the Upper Similkameen Valley, WA
Photo by Rich Bowers
News and updatesSee all
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From California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 4/28/2025
PG&E proposes “rapid removal” plan for Cape Horn and Scott dams on the Eel River |
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From California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 2/25/2025
State Water Board Takes Action to Protect Klamath River Salmon and Steelhead |
| From California Trout 2/23/2025 |
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From Alabama Rivers Alliance 2/21/2025
ARA and SELC submit comments for the R.L. Harris Dam relicensing on the Tallapoosa River |
In the mediaSee all
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Los Angeles Times 3/24/2024
The Klamath River’s dams are being removed. Inside the effort to restore a scarred watershed |
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Delaware Currents 2/19/2024
The beneficiaries of removing mill dams in Delaware River watershed? ‘Fish, fish, fish’ |
| Washington Post 12/14/2023 |
Reservoir Emissions:
The science is clear
Celebrating Elwha River restoration
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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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Recommended Reading 1/1/2020 |
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License Summaries › Midwest 3/1/2020 |
