Who is CHRC
The California Hydropower Reform Coalition, founded in 1997, is a coalition of national, statewide and local river conservation and recreation organizations that work to protect, enhance, and restore California rivers impacted by federally-regulated hydropower dams
CHRC and HRC
CHRC is an independent organization but works closely with the nationally-focused Hydropower Reform Coalition (HRC) and is a member of HRC’s Steering Committee.
Why Reform Hydro
Hydropower dams harm rivers by adversely impacting key ecological functions. The opportunity exists, however, to improve the health of rivers by changing dam operations through a federal licensing process
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Rivers of Power
The Hydro Guide
The Hydropower Reform Coalition (HRC) publishes this Toolkit to encourage effective citizen participation in the licensing of non-federal hydropower projects. Stewardship Council Programs
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Rivers of Power
FERC issues a license for Santa Felicia project in CaliforniaFERC issued a 40-year license today to United Water Conservation District for operation of Santa Felicia hydroelectric project in Ventura County, CA.
Hydro project in California to get production tax creditsPacific Gas & Electric Company's Pit 3, 4 and 5 hydroelectric project has been certified to receive production tax credits as a renewable energy source. |
