PG&E Gets Green Light for Water Flow Tweaks, No Drama
Published Date: 8/1/2025
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company wants to temporarily change water flow rules, and the government checked to make sure this won’t harm the environment. The final report says it’s safe with some protections in place, so the change can move forward without big problems. This affects local communities and nature, with no major costs or delays expected.
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