Midwest Hydro, LLC; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
Published Date: 1/30/2026
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Summary
Midwest Hydro wants to keep running the Rockton Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Illinois. The government checked the project’s impact on the environment and found it’s safe to continue with some protective rules. People have until February 26, 2026, to share their thoughts, and no big costs or changes are expected.
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