Hydropower is more than just America’s leading generator of clean, renewable electricity.

Throughout the U.S., hydropower operators are working with communities to protect wildlife and enhance environmental protections. For example, in Washington, PacifiCorp teamed up with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to acquire 5,000 acres of land, resulting in 15,162 total acres of wildlife mitigation lands in the Lewis River basin.

In addition to helping states meet clean energy goals by enabling more renewables onto the grid, hydropower enriches our communities in more ways than you think. From wildlife protection to boating, no other renewable protects and preserves our natural ecosystem, while providing recreational opportunities, like hydropower.