Hydroelectric power projects in B.C. have reduced water flows, changed water flow regimes and altered fish habitat. Dozens of salmon runs have been compromised by B.C. Hydro's overuse of water.

B.C. Hydro de-regulation policies have launched hundreds of independent power proposals. Private power producers using run-of-the-river generators may seem like a good alternative to large-scale dams. But there are few guidelines on smaller streams and even small power projects can negatively impact water flows and fish habitat.

We were leaders in the fight against Alcan's Kemano Completion project on the Nechako River, a successful 12 year campaign that  resulted in no increased water extraction from this important tributary of the Fraser River.

We will continue to monitor private power proposals and advocate for healthy water flows for fish.