by South Yuba River Citizens League | Sep 25, 2024
On September 25th, the Nevada Irrigation District voted on the future of their proposed Centennial Dam project, a $1 billion project that SYRCL has rallied the community in opposition to since its inception. In August of 2014, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID)...
by California Sportfishing Protection Alliance | Aug 12, 2024
On May 10, 2024, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) reported that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) had denied an application for the transfer of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) hydropower assets to a subsidiary, Pacific...
by South Yuba River Citizens League | Jul 24, 2024
Recently, our dedicated team from the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) had the opportunity to join the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state agencies, and the Yuba Water Agency (YWA) on a site visit to the Narrows 1 powerhouse. [In front of...
by California Sportfishing Protection Alliance | Jul 17, 2024
On May 7, 2024, CSPA and its allies intervened in the ongoing case of Nevada Irrigation District (NID) versus the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In the case before the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, NID is challenging the authority of...
by Hydropower Reform Coalition | Mar 1, 2024
Happening in Hydro Hi folks, Hydropower is a tough field, and it can feel a little like an endless loop to work on similar issues across projects without seeing much change. That’s why is such a relief and a breath of fresh air to see FERC making policy changes...