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

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