North Carolina Dam Gets Green Light with Eco-Safeguards Intact
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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Summary
Spencer Mountain Hydropower in North Carolina wants to keep running its small power plant on the South Fork Catawba River. The government checked the environmental impact and says it’s safe to continue with some protective rules. People have until April 6, 2026, to share their thoughts before the license is renewed—no big costs or changes expected!
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License Review Clears Small Hydropower
If you live near Gastonia, North Carolina, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff reviewed the 640-kilowatt Spencer Mountain Hydroelectric Project on the South Fork Catawba River and prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA concludes that issuing a subsequent license to continue operating the project, with protective measures, would not be a major federal action that significantly affects the environment; you may file comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on April 6, 2026.
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