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Report: Reservoirs in Alabama are Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Report: Reservoirs in Alabama are Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

by Colleen McNally-Murphy | Oct 1, 2022

Executive Summary Both R. L. Harris and Weiss reservoirs are sources of greenhouse gasses. At Weiss Reservoir, greenhouse gas emissions attributed to hydroelectric generation were 5 times greater than the proposed Clean Energy threshold. Emissions at Weiss Reservoir...
Native American Tribes and Dam Removal: Restoring the Ottaway, Penobscot and Elwha Rivers

Native American Tribes and Dam Removal: Restoring the Ottaway, Penobscot and Elwha Rivers

by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Feb 2, 2022

Abstract: Since the early 1900s, more than 1700 dams have been removed from rivers in the United States. Native American Tribes have played a key role in many significant removals, bringing cultural, economic, and legal resources to bear on the process. Their...
Tribal Spotlight: Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians

Tribal Spotlight: Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians

by American Whitewater | Jan 18, 2022

This tribal spotlight of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians was written by Taylor Pennewell of Redbud Resource Group, as told by Matthew (Gramps) Williford Sr. of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu. It was produced by American Whitewater as part of the California...
How to Show Respect & Reciprocity On Native Land

How to Show Respect & Reciprocity On Native Land

by American Whitewater | Jan 18, 2022

Consider these ten things to show respect and reciprocity when recreating on native land.

Vocab Spotlight: List of Tribal Terms

Vocab Spotlight: List of Tribal Terms

by American Whitewater | Jan 18, 2022

This list of terms contains basic key vocabulary related to Tribes and Tribal issues. 

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