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