2025-02080Notice

Dam Fix-Up: Puget Sound Plans Spillway Overhaul in Forest

Published Date: 2/3/2025

Notice

Summary

Puget Sound Energy is planning to fix the Upper Baker Dam spillway and clear rock debris downstream to prevent flooding and boost power generation. This work affects local wildlife habitats and federal lands in Washington’s Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The government is preparing an environmental check to make sure the project is safe, with reviews and public comments happening through 2025.

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Public help available for project comments

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an environmental assessment for the Upper Baker Dam Spillway Project and plans to issue the EA by March 7, 2025. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners, environmental justice communities, and Tribal members — access information and submit filings like comments, interventions, or rehearing requests (OPP phone: (202) 502-6595).

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Key Dates

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2/3/2025
3/7/2025

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