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PG&E Withdraws Application for Transfer of Hydropower Assets

PG&E Withdraws Application for Transfer of Hydropower Assets

by California Sportfishing Protection Alliance | Aug 12, 2024

On May 10, 2024, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) reported that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) had denied an application for the transfer of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) hydropower assets to a subsidiary, Pacific...
The Narrows Hydroelectric Project and Englebright Dam: SYRCL joins Agencies and YWA on a site visit

The Narrows Hydroelectric Project and Englebright Dam: SYRCL joins Agencies and YWA on a site visit

by South Yuba River Citizens League | Jul 24, 2024

Recently, our dedicated team from the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) had the opportunity to join the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state agencies, and the Yuba Water Agency (YWA) on a site visit to the Narrows 1 powerhouse. [In front of...
CSPA Intervenes in Litigation on Drum-Spaulding and Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Projects

CSPA Intervenes in Litigation on Drum-Spaulding and Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Projects

by California Sportfishing Protection Alliance | Jul 17, 2024

On May 7, 2024, CSPA and its allies intervened in the ongoing case of Nevada Irrigation District (NID) versus the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In the case before the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, NID is challenging the authority of...
Let’s urge FERC to improve Kennebac dams plan

Let’s urge FERC to improve Kennebac dams plan

by Trout Unlimited | Apr 24, 2024

It is estimated that just a couple thousand adult salmon return each spring to rivers in Maine — the only state that still has Atlantic salmon migrations.
Klamath Reservoir Drawdowns: Short-term Costs for much larger long-term gains

Klamath Reservoir Drawdowns: Short-term Costs for much larger long-term gains

by Trout Unlimited | Apr 4, 2024

The Klamath dam removal process is well underway and has received a lot of attention – both positive and negative. In some cases, outright misinformation has been spread by opponents of dam removal.
Eel River Dams Headed for Removal, Water Users Support Dam-Free Diversion

Eel River Dams Headed for Removal, Water Users Support Dam-Free Diversion

by California Trout | Mar 20, 2024

In 2023, PG&E announced its plans to remove both Scott and Cape Horn dams on the Eel River as part of its license surrender and decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project. CalTrout has long advocated for removing both dams to improve salmon and steelhead...
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