Dam owners present hydropower as a “clean” technology. But outdated dams can hurt rivers.
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From California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 7/17/2024
CSPA Intervenes in Litigation on Drum-Spaulding and Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Projects |
| From Hydropower Reform Coalition 6/18/2024 |
| From Trout Unlimited 4/24/2024 |
| From Idaho Rivers United 4/22/2024 |
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:
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Celebrating Elwha River restoration
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Case Studies › Decommissioning and removal › Hydro Guides 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. |
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License Summaries › Northeast 11/16/2020
Deerfield River Project, Deerfield River, Vermont and Massachusetts |
