PG&E Wants Less Water in Bear River—FERC Says Comment Now
Published Date: 8/7/2026
Notice
Summary
Pacific Gas & Electric wants to temporarily change how much water flows into Bear River near their Drum Spaulding Hydroelectric Project in California. This affects local communities, wildlife, and federal lands managed by several agencies. People have until September 3, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved before any changes happen—no money changes are mentioned yet.
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Temporary Cut to Bear River Flows
If you live near the Bear River in Nevada or Placer counties, California, Pacific Gas & Electric requests a temporary cut in the required minimum flow at gage YB-44 from 10 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 5 cfs from September 14 through September 30, 2026. The company says the lower flow will allow inspection and maintenance of the Drum Afterbay and related facilities; the deadline to file comments, protests, or motions to intervene is September 3, 2026.
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