Dams & Hydropower
Lake Sturgeon: protection under the Endangered Species Act?
March 3, 2020
The decision to protect Lake Sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act would have a significant impact on hydropower operating requirements.
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Regulatory deadlines lurking around the corner: California’s dam owners work hard to meet 2017 dam safety deadlines
February 18, 2020
If you own a “Significant” hazard dam in California, time is short to get your map approved before the EAP submittal deadline.
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Better hydropower security with GIS
February 4, 2020
As physical and cyber security systems and regulatory requirements get more sophisticated, how do you keep track of all the parts and pieces?
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Quick status update: EPA proposed rule changes could benefit licensees
December 5, 2019
Rule changes have been proposed by the EPA in their notice of proposed rulemaking, which clarifies the procedures under Section 401 of the Clean Water ...
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Shiny new dam in Wisconsin
October 17, 2019
The new Little Falls dam will provide a lake for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in the Willow River State Park for future generations to ...
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Happy Hydropower Day!
August 22, 2019
As a way to collectively recognize hydropower's contributions to providing clean energy, our industry recognizes August 23rd as National Hydropower Day.
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Does FERC still require recreation monitoring?
June 13, 2019
Since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Form 80 has been eliminated, under what circumstances does recreation use monitoring still need to occur?
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Challenging bulkhead design: Dam closure system at Broken Bow and Hugo Lakes
September 26, 2017
Tulsa District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to replace the bulkheads at Broken Bow and Hugo Lakes. These bulkheads are used to block water ...
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