Bear River Hydro Gets Green Light with Safeguards
Published Date: 3/12/2026
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Summary
The South Sutter Water District wants to keep running the Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project on the Bear River in California. The government checked the project’s impact on the environment and found it’s safe to continue with some protective rules. People have until April 8, 2026, to share their thoughts, and the project won’t cost taxpayers extra money.
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