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
Flows Improved in North Fork Feather RiverIn an order issued last week, FERC approved a new flow schedule for the Cresta reach of the North Fork Feather River. Coalition members California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) and American Whitewater (AW) were instrumental in achieving the improved flows in the river.
FERC Staff Issue Final EIS for Big Creek ProjectsThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the four hydroelectric projects on the Big Creek System, located in Fresno and Madera Counties in California.
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