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 But outdated dams can hurt rivers.

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Kayaking on the Elwha River Photo by Thomas O'Keefe

News and updatesSee all

From California Trout 1/21/2026

CalTrout and PG&E Complete Bay Area Fish Passage Project, Reopening Alameda Creek to Migrating Salmon

From South Yuba River Citizens League 1/21/2026

The PERMIT Act Passed the House: What It Means for the Yuba River Watershed

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

Flood plain restoration below Camanche Dam

In the mediaSee all

Los Angeles Times 3/24/2024

The Klamath River’s dams are being removed. Inside the effort to restore a scarred watershed

Delaware Currents 2/19/2024

The beneficiaries of removing mill dams in Delaware River watershed? ‘Fish, fish, fish’

Washington Post 12/14/2023

Nature, Undammed

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, 05/13/2026, 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. Registration for the upcoming May 13th training opens soon!

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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.