Hydro Project EA Pushed Back for More Paperwork Fun
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
Blue Earth County is working on giving up its special permission for the Rapidan Hydroelectric Project, and the government is checking the environmental impact. The review report, originally due April 1, 2026, will now come out by August 10, 2026, to make sure all new info is included. This delay means more time for public comments before the final decision, but no extra costs were mentioned.
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