by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Apr 13, 2022
Learn about the Michigan Dam Safety Task Force, including process, recommendations, and current outcomes. This Task Force came about following the catastrophic Edenville and Sanford Dam failures on the Tittabawassee River in May 2020.
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 Hydropower Reform Coalition | Mar 8, 2022
The rapid growth of renewable power generation coupled with the early retirement of large capacity thermal generation is creating a need for additional energy storage projects. While the hydropower industry believes that pumped storage is the most viable solution, other forms of energy storage may be a better solution. Learn some basics about energy storage – including pumped storage.
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Feb 18, 2022
This 101 talk on how regional electric grids and markets work, and how hydro fits in to the electricity landscape, will help river advocates engage in discussions about project economics in a meaningful way during relicensing, and begin to think about coming issues for hydropower in the continuing energy transition.
by American Whitewater | Jan 18, 2022
Consider these ten things to show respect and reciprocity when recreating on native land.