CSPA Sues FERC over Waiver of Clean Water Act

by California Sportfishing Protection Alliance | Aug 31, 2020

CSPA and three other non-profit groups have sued the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the Federal Appeals Court 9th Circuit in defense of the State of California’s authority to protect the Yuba and Bear Rivers.  The lawsuit is the latest chapter in...

Press Release: Outdoor recreation and conservation advocates challenge EPA rule granting industry priority over state, public in clean water decisions

by Idaho Rivers United | Aug 27, 2020

Click Here for PDF Version of Press Release Click Here for quote sheet. ### For immediate release July 13, 2020 Outdoor recreation and conservation advocates challenge EPA rule granting industry priority over state, public in clean water decisions  SEATTLE—Citing...

The Deadbeat Dams Dance On…The River Advocate, Vol6 #2 March 25, 2016

by Friends of the River | Aug 27, 2020

The River AdvocateMarch 25, 2016Vol6 #2 In this issue: River Advocacy Training School – Apply By April 1 California Rivers Day – Visit Your Legislator New Dam proposed for the Bear River Just The Facts…FOR coordinates a storage response. Intern with Friends of the...

Here We Go Again – FERC Rapidly Issuing Waivers on Water Quality Certifications for California Dams

by California Sportfishing Protection Alliance | Aug 27, 2020

By Cindy Charles The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) continues to roll out waivers for water quality certifications for dam relicensings in California at an alarming rate.  On June 22, CSPA and allies in the Foothills Water Network[1] (Network) filed...

The Federal Government’s Most Dangerous Environmental Rollbacks

by Appalachian Mountain Club | Aug 27, 2020

PixabayMany environmentalists say the EPA’s most dangerous environmental rollbacks amount to a giveaway to industrial polluters and emitters. Since taking office, the Trump administration has, through the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies,...