New Study Shows Eel River Dam Removal Would Benefit Local Economy

New Study Shows Eel River Dam Removal Would Benefit Local Economy

by | Feb 27, 2023

A new report details the beneficial local economic impacts that would be generated by the removal of Scott and Cape Horn Dams, two aging dams on the Eel River that are part of the hydroelectric Potter Valley Project. The report estimates dam removal would create between 1,037 and 1,332 local jobs and would boost the regional economy to the tune of $203 million to $278 million. In addition to boosting the local economy, dam removal is crucial for healthy fish populations, clean water, and Tribal cultural practices.

Snake River Vision: Job Security

Snake River Vision: Job Security

by | Jul 23, 2021

Well before 2021, the Northwest had moved beyond the idea that the economy and environment were distinct sectors to be considered separately, somehow independent of one another. The Northwest has long understood the two are interconnected and for our region, that is a...
More Than Plumbing

More Than Plumbing

by | Jan 1, 2000

A documentary of the North Fork Feather River and the efforts of American Whitewater to restore flows and recreational opportunities. Produced by Dave Steindorf.