Idaho Dam Gets License Refresh: Public Invited to Splash In!
Published Date: 5/2/2025
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Big Wood Canal Company just filed to renew their Magic Dam hydroelectric project license on the Big Wood River in Idaho. This means local communities, environmental groups, and agencies have until June 9, 2025, to ask for extra studies or join the review process. The relicensing could impact how the dam operates and manages water, so everyone’s invited to weigh in before the deadline!
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