Maine's Water Cert Deadline Looms for Hydro Project
Published Date: 7/24/2025
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Summary
Black Bear Hydro Partners asked Maine for a water quality check for their project on June 18, 2025. Maine has one year to approve or deny it, or else they lose their say by June 18, 2026. This means the project’s water quality approval is on a tight timeline, affecting local water safety and project progress.
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