Wiscons8 LLC Eyes Ongoing Hydro Ops on Wisconsin River
Published Date: 1/21/2026
Notice
Summary
Wiscons8, LLC wants to keep running the Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project on the Waupaca River in Wisconsin and the government is ready to check out the environmental impact. Local folks, environmental groups, and anyone interested can share their thoughts by March 16, 2026. This process helps make sure the project stays safe and clean while producing power, with no immediate cost changes announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Public Comment Window and Deadlines
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted the Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project application for environmental analysis and is asking the public to submit comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 16, 2026, with reply comments due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2026. You can file electronically through FERC's eFiling or eComment systems (eComment allows submissions up to 10,000 characters), or mail paper copies to the Commission; filings must identify Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project (P-2550-030).
Project Operation and Recreation Access Changes
Wiscons8 proposes to continue operating the Weyauwega Project in run-of-river mode and to maintain the impoundment elevation at 770.2 ±0.25 feet NGVD 29 for a 235-acre impoundment; the project uses a 210-kilowatt turbine-generator. Wiscons8 proposes to continue maintaining the portage trail, the downstream hand-carry put-in site, and a dock for public tailrace fishing, but is not proposing to maintain the boat ramp or the 270-foot-long access road as project facilities.
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