Lower Saranac Hydro Seeks New Operating License in NY
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Notice
Summary
Lower Saranac Hydro Partners, LLC has applied for a new license to run the Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Project in New York. This means local agencies, tribes, and the public can ask for extra studies or help with the review by July 29, 2025. The project’s future depends on these steps, so it’s a big deal for anyone near the Saranac River and those interested in clean energy and the environment.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
You can request extra studies by July 29, 2025
If you are a local agency, Tribal member, or member of the public concerned about the Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Project, you can file a request for additional scientific studies or to be a cooperating agency by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 29, 2025. The application was filed May 30, 2025, and study requests must be filed within 60 days of that filing date.
Project will keep flows and public recreation access
Lower Saranac Hydro Partners proposes to continue operating the project in run-of-river mode, maintain the impoundment near the South Dam spillway crest elevation of 281.5 feet mean sea level, maintain minimum bypassed reach flows (175 cfs Sep 16–Nov 15; 125 cfs Nov 16–Apr 15; 150 cfs Apr 16–Jun 15; 100 cfs Jun 16–Sep 15) and the fishway flow requirements (48 cfs Apr 16–Jun 15 and Sep 16–Nov 15; 36 cfs other times), and to maintain existing recreation facilities (trails, fishing access, parking and picnic/viewing areas). This affects people who use the Saranac River and local recreation sites.
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