EcoNews Report
A weekly environmental news roundup produced in Arcata, California by Tom Wheeler (Environmental Protection Information Center), Caroline Griffith (Northcoast Environmental Center), Alicia Hamann (Friends of the Eel River), Jen Kalt (Humboldt Waterkeeper) and Colin Fiske (Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities).
EcoNews Report
Eel River Salmon Win Before FERC
In a set back to the Two Basin Partnership — which sought to gain control over the two fish-blocking dams on the Eel River — FERC denied a request for a delay by the coalition, damaging their chances at gaining control (and forestalling decommissioning of the dams).
Friends of the Eel River think that this is BIG win for the salmon of the Eel River and dam removal of both Scott and Cape Horn Dam now seems more likely.
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REQUIRED READING:
- ”Regional Coalition Looking to Take Over Potter Valley Project Hits Snag as FERC Denies Request for Extra Time,” Lost Coast Outpost, Sept. 23, 2021.
- ”ECONEWS REPORT: Friends of the Eel River Force FERC to Comply with the Endangered Species Act,” April 3, 2021.