CRC Responds to FirstLight’s Proposed Recreation Agreement
Rivers and waterbodies across the country are held in “the public trust,” a core environmental doctrine...
Connecticut River Hydropower Agreements Fail the Public’s River
Connecticut River Hydropower Agreements Fail the Public’s River CRC opposes major elements of agreements addressing river flow and fish migration below Turners Falls dam Greenfield,
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
Hydropower relicensing and cultural properties op-ed
This commentary is by Andrea Donlon and Kathy Urffer, who serve as River Stewards for the Connecticut River Conservancy in MA, VT, and NH.
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)
CRC op ed: Speak up to improve fish passage at Turners Falls Dam and Northfield Mountain
This commentary is by Andrea Donlon, who lives in Buckland MA and is River Steward for the Connecticut River Conservancy. The Connecticut River is New
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
Objection to Deficient FirstLight Amended Final License Application and Request for Additional Information
FirstLight submitted their Amended Final License Application (AFLA) for the Wilder, Bellows Falls and Vernon dams in December 2020. While there will be a
December 2020 – Hydroelectric Relicensing Update
Good news - Amended Final License Applications for five FirstLight and Great River Hydro facilities on the Connecticut River have been submitted to FERC.