To protect and enhance stream flows in 147 miles on the Middle Fork American and Western Placer Creeks by negotiating new protective conditions in a hydropower license regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The new flow regime would preserve high-value recreation opportunities, and support a $4-5 million commercial rafting industry, a world class trout fishery, and flows for fall-run Chinook and Steelhead.
Middle Fork American River Campaign
- GRANT NAME:
- Middle Fork American River Campaign
- GRANTEE:
- Foothills Water Network
- LOCATION
- Lotus, CA
- AMOUNT
- $30,000
- Year
- 2009