by South Yuba River Citizens League | Jan 10, 2024
“First in time, first in right….” –Doctrine of prior appropriation The “first in time, first in right” principle didn’t apply to California’s first people, and it still doesn’t apply today. The principle of “prior appropriation” meant that water was to be used and...
by Trout Unlimited | Dec 13, 2023
Lindsay Slater, represented salmon advocates in Congress Tuesday at a hearing ominously titled, “Left in the Dark: Examining the Biden Administration’s Efforts to Eliminate the Pacific Northwest’s Clean Energy Production.”
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...
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Dec 5, 2023
Happening in Hydro Happy December to all of you, and happy fall. It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of 2024 already! It’s been a busy year, and as I reflect back I’m proud of the work that we’ve accomplished together. Here are a...
by California Trout | Nov 30, 2023
On November 17, 2023, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) released the initial draft of its plan to remove two dams on the Eel River. The plan calls for the complete and expeditious removal of most of the Potter Valley Project facilities, and it provides a...