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
Features | News |
Rivers of PowerRivers of Power addresses why hydropower relicensing is an important opportunity for river restoration, how to get involved in the relicensing process, and who the major players are. It also highlights several of California's relicensing river restoration success stories. 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
Coalition Members Successfully Defend the Mokelumne RiverCoalition members Foothill Conservancy, Friends of the River and California Sportfishing Alliance were successful in keeping sections of the Mokelumne River free flowing after a California utility dropped its plan to raise a dam on the river. Interior Report Confirms Klamath Dam Removal Can Benefit People and EcosystemA report released by the Department of Interior this week confirms that the benefits of removal of four Klamath River dams far outweigh the costs. |
