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IRU attends Hydropower Reform Coalition Hill Week in D.C.

IRU attends Hydropower Reform Coalition Hill Week in D.C.

by Idaho Rivers United | Apr 22, 2024

Last week Idaho Rivers United was back in D.C. as part of the Hydropower Reform Coalition. We spoke with dozens of Congressional offices about a number of bills working their way through the legislative process – some good, some bad. We were also able to meet with a...
Progress Report: two years in to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Progress Report: two years in to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

by American Rivers | Feb 9, 2024

Giddy smiles and stomping feet. We stood next to the Klamath River and watched muddy water rush out from the tunnel under the Iron Gate Dam. The twenty-degree weather couldn’t freeze out the excitement of our group; even as we tried to kick feeling back into our toes,...
Unlocking the Future of Yuba River Salmon: Advocating for Restoration Through Relicensing

Unlocking the Future of Yuba River Salmon: Advocating for Restoration Through Relicensing

by South Yuba River Citizens League | Feb 7, 2024

On January 16th, SYRCL and our allies in the Foothills Water Network filed comments with the Federal Energy Commission (FERC) requesting formal studies to help restore salmon in the lower Yuba River. Our comments also focused on the YWA’s Final License Application for...
The Yuba Watershed and the Bay-Delta Plan: Interlinked Plumbing and Management

The Yuba Watershed and the Bay-Delta Plan: Interlinked Plumbing and Management

by South Yuba River Citizens League | Jan 25, 2024

Salmon were once prolific in the Yuba watershed and the Sacramento River Basin.  Historically, over 300,000 would return in the fall to spawn in the Yuba. But due to large dams blocking historical habitat, modification of river hydrology, and the lasting impacts of...
The Yuba River and the Bay Delta: A Vital Connection for Salmon

The Yuba River and the Bay Delta: A Vital Connection for Salmon

by South Yuba River Citizens League | Dec 13, 2023

The Yuba River and the Bay Delta are connected by more than water. They are also linked by the migration of salmon, which depend on both habitats for their survival. These fish provide food, recreation, and cultural value for millions of Californians. The spring-run...
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