Climate Resiliency Legislation – Comments on VT S213
CRC is supportive of all aspects of this bill. It is vital that regulatory authority regarding development in river corridors and flood hazard areas be managed by the state.
Dam Removal Report Illuminates the Effects of Stream Barriers
The Long Island Sound River Restoration Network (RRN), a network of Connecticut and New York-based organizations including Connecticut River Conservancy dedicated to the restoration and health of the region’s rivers, has released their Dam Removal Report. The report summarizes the benefits of removing dams to restore free-flowing rivers in the Long Island Sound watershed and showcases a dam removal site that has rebounded with native flora and fauna.
CRC, AMC, and AW comments on Great River Hydro Fish Passage Settlement Agreement
September 1, 2021 Honorable Kimberly D. Bose Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 Re: Comments on
CRC Comments on the 15 Mile Falls Hydroelectric Project LIHI Certification Application
March 22, 2022 Low Impact Hydro Institute 329 Massachusetts Ave Suite 6 Lexington, MA 02420 Via email to: comments@lowimpacthydro.org Re: Comments on the 15 Mile
Portage Parades Send Message to FirstLight Power, Great River Hydro
Greenfield, MA – The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), Appalachian Mountain Club, American Whitewater and other recreation partners thank everyone who participated in last weekend’s
Hydropower Companies Need a Real Recreation Plan for the 21st Century
Hydroelectric companies are required to provide recreation amenities as compensation for using the public’s water to generate power. Some of FirstLight and Great River
Threatened or Endangered Wildlife at Risk Due to Hydropower on Connecticut River
The Connecticut River is home to many types of wildlife that move throughout the river and rely on parts of the river and riverbanks during
Hydropower Coffee Hours Continue to Engage the Public in Speaking Up for Rivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrea Donlon, CRC River Steward (MA) – adonlon@ctriver.org 413-772-2020 x205 (forwards to cell) Kathy Urffer, CRC River Steward (NH & VT)
Hydropower Coffee Hours Engage the Public in Speaking Up for Rivers
Greenfield, MA – The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) is hosting three virtual Hydropower Coffee Hour events to discuss and answer questions about the five Connecticut
CRC requests additional information on Turners Falls and Northfield Mtn AFLA
January 27, 2021 Honorable Kimberly D. Bose Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20426 Re: Turners Falls Project