by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Oct 10, 2023
This is a comprehensive guide for dam owners and practitioners on removing hydropower dams regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Removing dams is a common practice and a good option for dam owners or licensees who determine that the expense of ownership is too great relative to the benefits provided by their dams.
by American Rivers | Mar 22, 2022
This 2022 report from American Rivers provides a comprehensive look at the current state of dam removal across the country, 2021 Dam Removal Summary Statistics Number of dams removed in 2021: 57 removals Number of upstream river miles reconnected in 2021: More than...
by Colleen McNally-Murphy | Sep 29, 2021
This 2021 report from WWF highlights threats from hydropower to 10 rivers around the world.
by American Whitewater | Feb 1, 2021
The River Access Planning Guide is a resource for planners, river managers, and users as they design new river access sites, improve existing access, or integrate river access into larger infrastructure projects. The information provided in the guide is intended to...
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | May 8, 2020
Stanford Dam constructed 1894, original license issued 1970 Relicensed 1984, renamed “West Enfield Project”; restructured mid-late 1980s Single development situated between Howland and West Enfield, ME Privately owned Fish passage facility exists Not LIHI certified...