Dam owners present hydropower as a “clean” technology. But outdated dams can hurt rivers.
News and updatesSee all
| From California Trout 1/21/2026 |
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From South Yuba River Citizens League 1/21/2026
The PERMIT Act Passed the House: What It Means for the Yuba River Watershed |
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From California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 11/1/2025
Measuring Flow to Support New Interim Flow Requirements in the Shasta River |
| From California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 11/1/2025 |
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
Hydropower Licensing 101 Trainings
The Hydropower Reform Coalition will be holding Hydropower Licensing 101 Trainings on 02/18/2026, 05/20/2026, 08/19/2026, and 11/18/2026.
These trainings will provide an introduction to hydropower reform, including the impacts of hydropower, the licensing and relicensing process, and opportunities for involvement. Please register for the upcoming February 18th training here: https://forms.gle/ELPy2x73NYDE6dG88
Our national map of hydropower dams
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Topic › Decommissioning and removal › Example filings and case studies › Guides, Presentations, Trainings 10/10/2023
Practitioner’s Guide to Hydropower Dam Removal This is a comprehensive guide for dam owners and practitioners on removing hydropower dams regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Removing dams is a common practice and a good option for dam owners or licensees who determine that the expense of ownership is too great relative to the benefits provided by their dams. |
More from our Resource LibrarySee all
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Topic › Decommissioning and removal 12/1/2011
Restore: A Special Publication by the Hydropower Reform Coalition |
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The Licensing Process › Guides, Presentations, Trainings 4/13/2022 |
