Idaho Falls Seeks River Flow Tweak – Public Input Invited Until May
Published Date: 4/24/2026
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Summary
The City of Idaho Falls wants to temporarily change how much water flows through its hydroelectric project on the Snake River. This affects local water use and the environment, and the public has until May 21, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved. No big money changes are mentioned, but this is a chance to speak up about water and power in Idaho!
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Temporary dewatering of Snake River reach
If you live, work, fish, or recreate near the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Snake River, the City is asking to stop the required minimum flows and dewater about 500 feet of the bypass reach from approximately August through December 2026 to build a cofferdam and repair pelican gates. The licensee says it will survey and capture and relocate any stranded fish and place gravel for spawning restoration, use best management practices to protect water quality, and has reinitiated consultation with agencies, Tribes, and stakeholders. The public may file comments, protests, or motions to intervene in this proceeding by May 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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