Enhancing Accessibility at Hydropower Sites

From:

River Management Society, Hydropower Reform Coalition, National Park Service
Published   7/14/2025

Learn how to incorporate accessible recreation in the hydropower licensing process! This webinar debuts a new guide to enhancing accessibility at hydropower sites, looking at legal requirements and regulations, the physical components of the site, as well as the process to get involved. Join hydropower and recreation professionals to discuss:

  • Legal requirements and regulations for accessible sites
  • Getting into the mindset of accessible recreation by exploring the different components of the experience from entry to exit
  • Developing an understanding of the FERC licensing process with tips on how to engage
  • How to implement resources on accessibility from the new guide

Presenters: Christy Churchill, Duke Energy; Hannah Volk – Hydropower Fellow, National Park Service; Mark Ivy – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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