Who we are

We're a coalition of more than 140 national, state and local conservation and recreation groups that care about rivers and work hard to protect them from harmful hydropower dams.

Why hydropower reform

When we use a river to generate electricity we harm the river, often badly. The good news is that we can keep our rivers healthy and keep the lights on by bringing hydropower projects up to modern standards.

Get involved

Are the rivers you care about being harmed by hydropower? You can help them to heal by getting involved when a dam owner seeks a new operating license. Our Hydro Licensing Guide will teach you how to get started and be effective.


Flows and Recreation Guide

FlowsFlowsThis Flows and Recreation Guide is intended to facilitate decision-making to define flows for recreation on regulated rivers. It provides a framework and methodologies for assessing flows for recreational use. Ideally, it will be used to enhance the quality of study requests and plans, as well as the implementation of studies and resolution of disputes.


Dameffects

This website developed jointly by Idaho Rivers and Hydropower Reform Coalition is a powerful visual tool that explains the effects of dams on rivers and the environment. It also explains how dams and hydroprojects can be operated differently to reduce their adverse impacts.