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Dams, like the Ice Harbor on the lower Snake River, may not be as green as they first seem. The Ice Harbor Dam and others have transformed the Columbia and lower Snake rivers, drastically altering natural river flows and posing lethal obstacles to salmon migration.
(Bonneville Power Photo)

Article December 16, 2014

Coming Clean: Hydropower’s Dirty (Energy) Secrets

Dams are often touted as being green, but a deeper looks uncovers some dirty truths about their environmental impact.

Wildlife on the Ocklawaha River in Florida.
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video June 10, 2013

B-Roll: A Trip Down Florida's Ocklawaha River

Learn about efforts to restore the Ocklawaha River in Florida to its natural state.

Press Release: Victory April 30, 2012

U.S. Forest Service Will Reconsider Impact of Dam on the Ocklawaha

In a step forward for one of Florida’s oldest environmental battles, the U.S. Forest Service says it will take another look at the impact that a 44-year-old dam is having on wild species which migrate and live in the Ocklawaha River. Earthjustice’s legal action aims to protect imperiled manatees and shortnose sturgeon, two species which…

case: Victory April 17, 2012

Removing an Outdated Dam on the Ocklawaha River

In a step forward for one of Florida’s oldest environmental battles, the U.S. Forest Service says it will take another look at the impact that a 44-year-old dam is having on wild species which migrate and live in the Ocklawaha River. Earthjustice’s legal action aims to protect imperiled manatees and shortnose sturgeon, two species which…

document February 21, 2012