PG&E Seeks to Mess with California Rivers' Water Flow
Published Date: 7/30/2025
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Summary
Pacific Gas & Electric wants to temporarily change how much water flows through their Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project on the Eel and Russian Rivers in California. This affects local communities, wildlife, and water users, and the public has until August 25, 2025, to share their thoughts or get involved. No big money changes are mentioned, but the decision could impact water use and the environment for a short time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary River Flow Cutback Nov 2025
Pacific Gas & Electric has asked to reduce minimum flows in the East Branch Russian River from 35 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 20 cfs from November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025 so it can repair penstocks. During the work, PG&E would reroute reduced flows into a small seasonal creek and install a temporary staff gage to monitor releases.
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