Breakthrough For The Eel - Trout Unlimited
A new agreement promises to resolve decades of conflict over water use on California’s third largest watershed––and a legendary salmon and steelhead river| Trout Unlimited
| Friends of the Eel River
PG&E’s July 2025 filing to the official Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) docket is an important milestone on the way to removing the Eel River dams. The filing also provides a rare opportunity for the public to speak directly to FERC staff about Eel River dam...| Friends of the Eel River
A new agreement promises to resolve decades of conflict over water use on California’s third largest watershed––and a legendary salmon and steelhead river| Trout Unlimited
PG&E’s decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project on California’s Eel River would remove all in-river facilities and make it the longest free-flowing river in the state| Trout Unlimited
As dam removal moves ahead, an innovative collaborative plan to share the basin’s water and restore its iconic steelhead runs is finalized…| Wild Steelheaders United
We, the undersigned organizations, write to urgently request the immediate approval of PG&E's application for a temporary variance of flow requirements for the Potter Valley Project. This request follows a Motion to Intervene and comments submitted on May 15, 2025...| Friends of the Eel River
Humboldt County gravel Operators and Mining Companies have applied for a permit to the Army Corps of Engineers that extends for 10 years and allows for expedited site-specific permits for gravel extraction operations. Gravel mining, while sometimes useful during...| Friends of the Eel River
This year Scott Dam turned 100 years old, and as is the case with any century-old infrastructure, there are some concerns about its safety.| Friends of the Eel River
Decreased water storage, high temperatures, and evapotranspiration cause the sediment that has piled up in steep banks behind Scott Dam to dry out and slough off, threatening to irreparably clog the ‘needle valve’ which is the only way to release water when the Lake Pillsbury reservoir is lower than completely full. With water storage looming at 27,306 AF, balancing on a precipice of management priorities and safety requirements. How long do we have before the water levels in the reservoi...| Friends of the Eel River
Immense pressure behind Scott Dam in this highly erosive landscape and the "flashy" Eel River threatens dam safety and reliability. Read more in this post about dam safety and Scott Dam's questionable foundation.| Friends of the Eel River
FOER worked hard to provide detailed comments on the Great Redwood Trail Agency’s nearly 600-page Draft Master Plan for the Great Redwood Trail. We submitted location-specific comments focused on locations to expand equitable river access, camping or access sites popular with the rafting community, information about friendly private landowners, appropriate opportunities for rerouting the trail, and sites of potential toxic contamination.| Friends of the Eel River
The Great Redwood Trail Agency began their CEQA process for the rail-trail in May of 2024 with a call for scoping comments for a program environmental impact report (PEIR). Read our scoping comments and stay tuned for opportunities to further engage with the CEQA process when the draft PEIR is available.| Friends of the Eel River
