Hydro Dam Stays Online After Passing Eco Safety Check
Published Date: 11/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Northern States Power Company wants to keep running the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The government checked the project’s impact on the environment and found it safe with some protective steps. People have until December 24, 2025, to share their thoughts, and the project won’t cost taxpayers extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EA Finds No Significant Environmental Harm
The Commission's Environmental Assessment (EA) says licensing the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project, with required protective measures, would not be a major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the human environment. The project is on the Montreal River in Gogebic County, Michigan, and Iron County, Wisconsin.
No Additional Cost to Taxpayers
The notice states the project will not cost taxpayers extra money. That means the Commission indicates licensing and continuing the Superior Falls project will not add an extra taxpayer expense.
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