Hydro Project Gets Extra Time for Boring Paperwork
Published Date: 2/6/2025
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Green Lake Water Power Company is getting more time to finish the environmental check for their hydroelectric project’s new license. This means the official report will now come out in March 2025, giving everyone a bit more time to review the project’s impact. If you’re following this, expect updates and stay tuned for the final environmental assessment!
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