Challenging the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act: SYRCL’s Perspective
The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) believes it is crucial to address environmental issues with transparency and a commitment to facts. That is why we question some of the assertions made by hydropower providers as to the environmental benefits of their...
New EPA Rule Greatly Reduces Clean Water Act Protections
Earlier this week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new federal rule that eliminates protection for a majority of our nation’s wetlands and estimated totals of well over a million miles of streams. The rule aligns the law with a recent Supreme Court Case that limited the kinds of wetlands and streams that can be covered by the Clean Water Act, known as Waters of the United States, or WOTUS. American Whitewater joined an amicus brief in that pivotal court case, advocating for the science-based protection of these streams and wetlands, but the Supreme Court ruled against us.
Victory Declared on Chandler Mountain!
Victory Declared on Chandler Mountain Land, Waters and Endangered Wildlife Saved from Destructive Project; Advocates Celebrate Local Community’s Successful Efforts Today we celebrate a significant victory for the people of Chandler Mountain, for the...
6 things You Need To Know About The Klamath River Dam Removals
For nearly 100 years, dams on the Klamath River have blocked salmon and steelhead from reaching more than 400 miles of habitat, encroached on indigenous culture, and harmed water quality for people and wildlife. The time has finally come for the four dams – J.C....