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Environmental Nonprofits File Appeal of VT and NH Water Quality Certifications for Hydropower FacilitiesÂ
Appeals of Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) issued for the Wilder, Vernon, and Bellows Falls dams.
2 days ago6 min read
Connecticut River Conservancy & American Rivers File Appeal of MassDEP Water Quality Certification for Hydropower Facilities
Appeal of the Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certifications for two hydropower facilities on the Connecticut River: the Turners Falls Dam and the Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Station–one of the largest energy generating projects in the state at 1,100 megawatts.Â
7 days ago4 min read
Public Comments Period Open for Connecticut River Hydro Dams in NH (+VT & MA Update)
The NH Dept. of Environmental Services has released the draft 401 Water Quality Certifications for the Wilder/Bellows Falls/Vernon dams.
Mar 273 min read
CRC Letter to MassDEP Re: Shortnose Sturgeon & Hydropower
CRC recently sent a letter to MassDEP urging the agency to consider new sturgeon evidence as part of hydropower relicensing.
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Hydropower Relicensing: 401 Water Quality Certification Comments for Vermont
401 Water Quality Certification refers to the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) in which state water quality standards are followed.
Oct 4, 20243 min read
Connecticut River Conservancy’s Hydropower Relicensing Comments to FERC
After a 12-year process in the relicensing of 5 hydropower facilities on the Connecticut River, FERC public comments are submitted.
May 30, 20242 min read
What People Are Saying: Public Comments for Hydropower Relicensing on the Connecticut River
Highlight of public comments submitted for hydropower relicensing of 5 hydroelectric facilities on the Connecticut River.
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Final Comment Period Open for Hydropower Facilities on the Connecticut River
As part of our mission, CRC has been a consistent participant in the relicensing of hydropower dams.
Mar 6, 20243 min read
CRC’s Response to FirstLight’s Agreement on Fish & Flows
FirstLight Power, operator of Turner’s Falls dam and Northfield Mountain, released a Flows and Fish Passage Settlement Agreement.
Apr 5, 20233 min read
CRC comments on the Fiske Mill hydroelectric project (P-8615) Preliminary Application Document and study requests
CRC comments on the Fiske Mill hydroelectric project (P-8615) Preliminary Application Document and study requests
Mar 29, 202114 min read
CRC requests additional information on Turners Falls and Northfield Mtn AFLA
Objection to Deficient Amended Final License Application and Request for Additional Information
Jan 27, 20218 min read
CRC comments on the Cavendish (P-2489) Preliminary Application Document
CRC comments on the Cavendish (P-2489) Preliminary Application Document and Study Plan Requests
Apr 6, 20206 min read
CRC comments on the Taftsville (P-2490) PAD and Study Plan Requests
CRC comments on the Taftsville (P-2490) Preliminary Application Document and Study Plan Requests
Feb 7, 202012 min read
CRC comments on the Sugar River Dam II (P-15003/ Previously P-10934) PAD and Study Plan Requests
CRC comments on the Sugar River Dam II (P-15003/ Previously P-10934) Preliminary Application Document and Study Plan Requests
Jan 13, 20209 min read
CRC comments on the Gilman hydroelectric project (P-2392) Pre-Application Document and Request to use the Traditional Licensing Process
CRC comments on the Gilman hydroelectric project (P-2392) Pre-Application Document and Request to use the Traditional Licensing Process
Jul 1, 20194 min read
CRC comments on the Newbury hydroelectric project (P-5261) Pre-Application Document
CRC comments on the Newbury hydroelectric project (P-5261) Pre-Application Document
Feb 1, 20193 min read
CRC comments on the preliminary application document for Great Falls Hydro Passumpsic River
CRC comments on the Great Falls hydroelectric project FERC Project NO. 2839 Preliminary Application Document.
May 20, 20163 min read
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