California Hydro Project EIS Gets Pushed Back to 2027
Published Date: 4/13/2026
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Summary
The California Department of Water Resources and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are getting more time to finish the environmental review for their big hydroelectric project. The draft report is now due in August 2026, pushing the final report to March 2027. This delay helps make sure all the important details are carefully checked, affecting anyone interested in the project’s future and timeline.
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EIS Schedule Delayed One Year
The environmental review schedule for the 1,350-megawatt South SWP Hydroelectric Project is delayed. The Commission will issue the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on August 7, 2026, comments on the Draft EIS are due September 21, 2026, and the Final EIS will be issued March 31, 2027.
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