Policy Watch

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If you're interested in following today's burning hydropower issues, you've come to the right place. The Coalition's staff watches FERC, Congress, and state and federal agencies to track the policies and legislation that could affect your ability to restore the rivers you care about.

Follow the links below to learn more and see what's hot.

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EPAct Rules

The rules of hydopower licensing have changed for the worse: the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (or "EPAct") gives hydropower companies new ways to avoid their environmental responsibilities. Find out what's changed and learn what you can do to fight back.


Integrated Licensing Process (ILP)

FERC new Integrated Licensing Process has changed the way that hydropower licensing works. If a river you care about is coming up for relicensing, you need to understand this process. We can help you learn.


Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII)

Due to national security concerns, FERC now restricts access to some information about hydropower dams. Learn how this can affect you and your rivers.