by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Mar 2, 2021
Ward’s Mill Dam on the Watauga River in NC was removed in 2021 after the owners chose not to renew the license for power generation and removed the dam with the assistance of three nonprofits; American Rivers, Mountain True and Blue Ridge RC&D. The dam, constructed by the owner’s father in 1964 to replace a wood dam in the same location, was used to power a sawmill, a grain mill and, ultimately, to provide power. By the time the last license expired in 2016, it was clear that the previous functions of the dam were no longer viable. The owners wanted the dam removed to restore the river, allowing the free flowing river to provide improved habitat to wildlife and safer recreation.
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Mar 2, 2021
Klamath Hydropower Project Facts Year built: 1918 and later Capacity: 160 megawatts Generation provided: 1% of PacifiCorp demand Miles of habitat blocked: 350 Fish species affected: coho, chinook, steelhead, lamprey Klamath Hydropower Project Consists of: Keno...
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Mar 2, 2021
Learn more about the Paulins Kill restoration led by The Nature Conservancy....
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Mar 2, 2021
Harvell Dam was removed in June 2014 as part of a broad effort to restore fish passage in Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay. Removal of the dam has provided species of migratory fish with unimpeded access to the Appomattox River, restored a section of the river...
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Mar 2, 2021
Milburnie Dam was the last impediment to migratory fish on the Neuse River from the coast, particularly shad and striped bass. The Neuse will not only benefit from the removal of the dam, but the site of this project will be protected in perpetuity under a...
