Eel River Dam Removal - Friends of the Eel River
Since the early 20th century, two dams and a diversion tunnel known as the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project have caused significant harm to Eel River| Friends of the Eel River
Since the early 20th century, two dams and a diversion tunnel known as the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project have caused significant harm to Eel River| Friends of the Eel River
In a March 16, 2023 press release, PG&E has admitted that Scott Dam faces previously unacknowledged risks from seismic activity. Read on to learn more.| Friends of the Eel River
The State Water Resources Control Board, also known as the State Water Board, has several upcoming meetings in which we need members of the public like you to voice your support for Eel River dam removal! The State Water Board manages the Section 401 Water Quality...| Friends of the Eel River
There are many rules that PG&E must comply with in managing the Potter Valley Project. One of those is a set of rules outlining how much water can be diverted to the Russian River, both under their contract with the Potter Valley Irrigation District, and to help Sonoma...| Friends of the Eel River
Don't miss the upcoming Eel River Community Meeting! On this week's episode of the EcoNews Report we discuss restoration planning in the Eel River with a rockstar team of restoration experts.| Friends of the Eel River
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PG&E recently tendered its License Surrender Application and Decommissioning Plan for the Potter Valley Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This plan details when and how PG&E plans to tear down its two dams on the Eel River. And since an agreement has...| 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
Eel River dam removal is just around the corner. On Friday, July 25th PG&E published their final License Surrender Application and Decommissioning Plan| Friends of the Eel River
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
Did you know Scott Dam was originally designed to run straight across the Eel River Canyon? So why is there an angle in Scott Dam?| Friends of the Eel River
Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) Potter Valley Project has failed, forever, at the primary purpose for which Cape Horn and Scott Dams and the diversion| Friends of the Eel River
