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Reports 8/1/2003
A Review of Fish Passage Provisions in the License Application for the Hells Canyon Complex |
Court Cases 7/6/2018 |
Comments & Filings › Sample pleadings 6/1/2005 |
Decommissioning and removal › Reports 1/1/2008
Dam Removal and Historic Preservation: Reconciling Dual Objectives |
Case Studies › Collections › Decommissioning and removal › Reports 12/1/1999 |
Comments & Filings › Laws, court cases, and filings 7/2/2021 |
Case Studies › Decommissioning and removal › Reports 3/22/2022 |
Tribal Resources › Videos 12/17/2020 |
Laws, court cases, and filings › Reports 8/8/2017
Hydropower at Jackson Lake Dam, Grand Teton National Park: Probabilities and Implications |
Reports 3/23/2011 |
Videos 1/1/2013 |
Tools and Guides 2/1/2023 |
Decommissioning and removal › Videos 1/1/2007 |
Comments & Filings › Reservoir Emissions › Sample pleadings 8/16/2021
Motion to Intervene & Comments on Draft Supplemental EIS on the Coosa Project |
Sample pleadings 6/1/2005
Motion to intervene by various parties in Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project |
Comments & Filings › Laws, court cases, and filings 4/23/2021 |
Case Studies › Decommissioning and removal › Hydro Guides 10/10/2023 |
Decommissioning and removal › Presentations and trainings 12/14/2023
Removing FERC-regulated hydropower dams: data and decision-making |
Sample pleadings 6/1/2005
Request for rehearing of order issuing new license in Mill 2/3 Hydroelectric Project |
Case Studies › Hydro Guides › Tools and Guides 5/1/1996
River Renewal: Restoring Rivers Through Hydropower Dam Relicensing |
News and updates from American RiversAll news
9/9/2024
The Klamath Dam Removals: A Story of People and Possibility As I stood on a bridge and looked upstream along the Klamath River, I felt confused. For over 15 years, I had stood in the same stop and gazed on the earthen face of Iron Gate Dam. But on this day, I saw…space. Framing the edges of that space, I saw canyon walls, river bed, […] |
3/6/2024
On the Klamath, Dam Removal Alone is Not Enough Though a century of damming has had one of the largest impacts on the health of the Klamath River, its ecosystems, and the fish and wildlife that depend on them, they are not the only obstacles the river faces on the road to recovery. It is difficult to understate the ecological significance of the four […] |
2/9/2024
Progress Report: two years in to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Giddy smiles and stomping feet. We stood next to the Klamath River and watched muddy water rush out from the tunnel under the Iron Gate Dam. The twenty-degree weather couldn’t freeze out the excitement of our group; even as we tried to kick feeling back into our toes, an energy pulsed through us as we […] |
1/11/2024
Dam Removal on the Klamath: Reflections on How We Got here By Ann Willis When I first set foot in the Klamath watershed as a scientist back in 2008, dam removal seemed little more than a dream. An official decision had not yet been made by the Department of the Interior about whether dam removal was in the best interest of the Klamath basin, including its […] |
11/10/2023
We all make a mess sometimes. Maybe it’s filling up the sink with dishes and leaving cups and glasses scattered around the apartment after that party. Or the school project where your kid scrambled to make that baking soda and vinegar volcano for a science class the morning it was due. Or left a deadbeat […] |
11/5/2023
The biggest river stories of 2023 Our successes this year are thanks to you — our supporters, partners, allies, and volunteers. As we reflect on the past 12 months of opportunities and incredible wins, we feel pride in what we achieved for your local rivers. We also feel resolve: We must protect nature in order to save ourselves and the beauty […] |
10/18/2023
The change of seasons means many things for people, plants, and animals. In the Northeast, as autumn daylight shortens the deciduous forest’s spectacular colors emerge. Cooler, wetter autumn weather creates important signals for animals including the American eel, one of 12 migratory species that live in our coastal rivers. We are just beginning to understand […] |
10/13/2023
By Kyle Smith There is an ongoing debate in the Pacific Northwest around whether hydropower as a whole is “good” or “bad”. But this conversation misses important detail and nuance. There are thousands of dams blocking rivers across the Northwest. Many dams provide energy, transportation, flood control, and irrigation. But many are causing more harm […] |
10/5/2023
Vamos Outdoors Project x American Rivers Float the Mighty Skagit River: A Photo Essay In June 2023, American Rivers teamed up once again with the Vamos Outdoors Project to float the Wild and Scenic Skagit River. Students from Latine, Migrant, Multilingual, and Newcomer families enjoyed a vibrant afternoon on an ecological gem of a river right in their backyards. We gave the students a few waterproof disposable cameras, and this […] |
8/28/2023
Sedimentation and Dam Removal: Bringing a River Back to Life One of the primary concerns when planning for dam removal is the impact of sediment transport on water quality, river health, and the communities that depend on healthy rivers. |