Yuba River Hydro Project Faces Environmental Checkup
Published Date: 5/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Yuba County Water Agency wants to renew the license for its Narrows Hydroelectric Project on the Yuba River near Marysville, California. The government will prepare an environmental assessment to make sure the project won’t harm the environment, with a public review starting in November 2025. This process affects local communities, landowners, and anyone interested in clean energy and water use, with plenty of chances to share opinions before final decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public comment period for relicensing
The Commission will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the 12-megawatt Narrows Hydroelectric Project and will issue the EA in November 2025. When the EA is issued it will be open for a 45-day public comment period, and local communities, landowners, Tribal members, and others can submit comments and get help from the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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