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FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS







Resolution #10: Hydropower Re-Licensing


The re-licensing of many dams is coming up for consideration by the Federal Energy Regulator Commission (FERC) due to approaching expiration of the original license periods.  FERC must consider the conflicting issues of the benefits/drawbacks of hydropower dams (e.g. hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, flat-water recreation) vs. effect on fisheries, wildlife, and other aspects of environmental effects.  Allocation of funding for FY 2001 concerning re-licensing of hydropower dams involves the following Federal agencies: FERC, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Marine Fisheries Service.  FERC and USFS have requested a total of %75 million FY 2001 for this purpose.
ACTION: FWOC urges the appropriation of sufficient funding in FY 2001 to ensure adequate investing of the merits of each case.  Members and member clubs are urged to contact their Senators and Representatives requesting adequate funding for FERC and affected agencies.















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