Moose River Hydro Project Seeks Fresh License from FERC
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
Lyonsdale Associates wants a new license to run a hydroelectric project on the Moose River in New York. The public can now review the plans, share their thoughts, or raise concerns by July 8, 2025. This process helps make sure the project is safe for the environment and the community before moving forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Project will keep run-of-river flows
Lyonsdale will operate the project in run-of-river mode, keeping the impoundment at a normal maximum surface elevation of 1,065.9 feet NGVD 29 and releasing a minimum bypassed reach flow of 33 cubic feet per second (cfs) or inflow, whichever is less, from April 1 through November 30. These operational limits affect river flow and conditions for downstream users and recreation during those dates.
You can formally comment or intervene
You can review the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project application and submit comments, protests, or a motion to intervene by July 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). If you want to reply to others' filings, reply comments are due August 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (EST).
Existing recreation sites to be maintained
Lyonsdale proposes to maintain several project recreation facilities including a North Bank Recreation Trail and portage trail, hand-carry boat access sites, a picnic area with parking, a South Bank Recreation Area with signage and shoreline angler access, and to install directional signs and barriers to deter ATV access. Maintenance of these sites is proposed pending acquisition of property rights and sign updates will comply with the Commission's Part 8 rules.
Project to implement wildlife and cultural protections
Lyonsdale will implement an Invasive Species Management Plan and a Bat and Eagle Management Plan and will consult with the New York State Historic Preservation Officer before ground-disturbing activities or if previously unidentified cultural resources are found. These measures affect how construction and operations proceed at the site.
Project boundary increases by 0.1 acre
Lyonsdale proposes to expand the project boundary by 0.1 acre, increasing the total land and water enclosed by the project from 18.4 to 18.5 acres. This change will alter the defined area under project control.
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