Tacoma's Hydro Tweaks: Public Invited to Comment on River Changes
Published Date: 3/24/2026
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Summary
The City of Tacoma wants to make some changes to its Cushman Hydroelectric Project on the Skokomish River in Washington. These changes don’t affect how much power the project produces but might impact the environment or local communities. People have until April 20, 2026, to share their thoughts, join the discussion, or raise concerns—no money changes are involved right now.
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