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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 Speakers – John Berry and John Esler
Basic Overview • FERC – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission • Northwest Forest Plan - Section 4(e) • Terms and Conditions • Control Re-licensing of all dam proposals
John Berry • Forest Supervisor • Eldorado NF
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
Balancing Competing Uses • Water Quality • Fish and Wildlife (T and E species) • Hydro-power • Irrigation • Domestic Water • Reservoir levels • Recreation • Fishing
- 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
Knowing What You Want • Key resources at risk • Dams – Good, Bad, and the Ugly • Forest Plan Objectives • Focus studies to address the big picture
John Esler • PG&E – Senior project manager for licensing of hydro-products • Chairman – OF&W Commission • Presentation Topics • Re-licensing • Dam impacts • Negations
Re-licensing • Federal Power Act, ECPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and NEPA • Traditional vs. Collaborative re-licensing (FERC) • 10(j) Requirements
Dam Impacts • Government vs. Private • Look at the big picture • Endangered Species • biodiversity vs. trophy • Dam changes • sediment load/type, construction issues, ect
Negations • Issues and Conflicts • Applicants vs. Agencies • Costs • Studies and Analysis • Impacts • Good and Bad • Scientists • Accuracy of Information