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 But outdated dams can hurt rivers.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

Monthly Newsletter: Happy National Rivers Month!

From Trout Unlimited   4/24/2024

Let’s urge FERC to improve Kennebac dams plan

From Idaho Rivers United   4/22/2024

IRU attends Hydropower Reform Coalition Hill Week in D.C.

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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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Court Cases   1/1/2002

California Trout, Inc. v. FERC

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