Except for Enloe dam, the Similkameen is a 122 mile free-flowing river with its headwaters on the east flank of British Columbia’s Manning Provincial Park.
History of Enloe Dam and HRC Economics Study
By: Rich Bowers Tuesday January 24, 2012
Except for Enloe dam, the Similkameen is a 122 mile free-flowing river with its headwaters on the east flank of British Columbia’s Manning Provincial Park. ![]() Proposed Enloe Dam an Economic Loss.Proposed Enloe Dam on Washington's Similkameen River an Economic Loss. New analysis by Rocky Mountain Econometrics Reveals extreme unprofitability of hydropower project ![]() South Carolina City Surrenders Hydropower Project
Project:
Clifton Mills No 1 : P-4632
In an order issued on December 22, 2011, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the license surrender requested by City of Spartanburg, SC for its Clifton Mills No. 1 Hydroelectric Project located on the Pacolet River in Spartanburg County.
![]() Coalition Members Successfully Defend the Mokelumne River
By: Rupak Thapaliya Monday December 12, 2011
Coalition 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. ![]() Google Earth Shows How Dams Could Worsen Climate ChangeA new interactive Google Earth video, produced by International Rivers and Friends of the Earth International, aims to show how damming rivers around the world can exacerbate climate change.
![]() Independent Analysis Shows Proposed Susitna Project Not Worth It
By: Rupak Thapaliya Thursday November 3, 2011
An independent analysis of the merits of the proposed $4.5 billion hydropower project on the Susitna River in Alaska suggests the project is not an effective solution to Alaska’s impending energy problem.
![]() U.S. Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Renewable Energy Technology Roadmap AnnouncedToday, the Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) unveiled the first U.S. Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Technology Roadmap. The roadmap describes the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the MHK industry and outlines a clear and logical path to its commercialization.
![]() Washington's White Salmon River Runs Free Again!
Project:
Condit : P-2342
After nearly a century, Washington's White Salmon River in south central Washington is flowing freely again! Earlier today, a hole was blasted in the base of Condit Dam, and its reservoir - Northwestern Lake - began to pour through it. The reservoir drained in about an hour.
![]() Environmental Plan Earns Sultan River Dam a New 45-year License
By: Rupak Thapaliya Friday October 14, 2011
Project:
Henry M Jackson (Sultan) : P-2157
The plan by the county utility district and other groups restores fish habitat and recreation areas on the Sultan River. ![]() Interior Report Confirms Klamath Dam Removal Can Benefit People and Ecosystem
By: Rupak Thapaliya Thursday September 22, 2011
Project:
Klamath : P-2082
A report released by the Department of Interior this week confirms that the benefits of removal of four Klamath River dams far outweigh the costs. ![]() |
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