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THE GEOMORPHIC RESPONSE OF RIVERS TO DAMS

Join speakers John Berry and John Esler for an overview of the FERC re-licensing process for dams and the impacts on river geomorphology. Learn about the key terms, conditions, and negotiations involved, as well as the balance of competing uses and the importance of sound science. Don't miss the discussion on dam impacts, collaborative re-licensing, and the accuracy of information.

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THE GEOMORPHIC RESPONSE OF RIVERS TO DAMS

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  1. THE GEOMORPHIC RESPONSE OF RIVERS TO DAMS Speakers – John Berry and John Esler

  2. Basic Overview • FERC – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission • Northwest Forest Plan - Section 4(e) • Terms and Conditions • Control Re-licensing of all dam proposals

  3. John Berry • Forest Supervisor • Eldorado NF

  4. Chain of Command • Regional Forester • Ensures section 4(e) conditions are met • Forest Supervisor • Delegated responsibility for managing re-licensing process • Represents Regional Forester • Priorities: Issues, Time, and Resources • District Ranger • Represents Forest Supervisor • Integrates “on-the-ground” knowledge and policy needs • Recommends strategy • Technical Staff • Resource specialists

  5. Balancing Competing Uses • Water Quality • Fish and Wildlife (T and E species) • Hydro-power • Irrigation • Domestic Water • Reservoir levels • Recreation • Fishing

  6. - Strategy - Negotiating, Settlement, Decision • Negotiations vs. Collaboration and Partnerships • Do not forget… • Common sense • Sound Science • Clear Beliefs • Mistakes to Avoid • Keep everyone informed • All situations are different • Over-reaching section 4(e) authorities

  7. Knowing What You Want • Key resources at risk • Dams – Good, Bad, and the Ugly • Forest Plan Objectives • Focus studies to address the big picture

  8. John Esler • PG&E – Senior project manager for licensing of hydro-products • Chairman – OF&W Commission • Presentation Topics • Re-licensing • Dam impacts • Negations

  9. Re-licensing • Federal Power Act, ECPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and NEPA • Traditional vs. Collaborative re-licensing (FERC) • 10(j) Requirements

  10. Dam Impacts • Government vs. Private • Look at the big picture • Endangered Species • biodiversity vs. trophy • Dam changes • sediment load/type, construction issues, ect

  11. Negations • Issues and Conflicts • Applicants vs. Agencies • Costs • Studies and Analysis • Impacts • Good and Bad • Scientists • Accuracy of Information

  12. QUESTIONS/ DISCUSSION

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