The Narrows Hydroelectric Project and Englebright Dam: SYRCL joins Agencies and YWA on a site visit
Recently, our dedicated team from the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) had the opportunity to join the Federal Energy Regulatory…
Dams and Hydropower
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Addressing Hydro Impacts on Yuba River Salmon: Public process brings focus on potential solutions
Public is asked to attend July 10th Public Meeting On July 10th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public…
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CPUC Rejects PG&E’s Proposal to Transfer Hydroelectric Assets to New Subsidiary
We have some important news to share regarding Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) recent proposal to transfer its hydroelectric assets to…
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California State Board sets aside NID’s Water Quality Certification
On May 7th, the State Water Resources Control Board voted to set aside water quality certifications for several hydroelectric projects, including…
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PG&E Powerhouse Failure on the Yuba — CPUC to Decide on PG&E’s Proposal to Transfer Hydroelectric Projects
On March 6th and 7th , a significant leak was found at the PG&E Spaulding Powerhouse. About two weeks later, the community learned that there was significant additional damage — columns in the powerhouse had crumbled. Pipes that divert water to the South Yuba and Bear River were also damaged in an earlier storm, leading to a significant cut-off to water flow. These events have raised concerns about the reliability of this aging infrastructure and highlighted the urgent need to address these vulnerabilities.
In the wake of the damage to the Drum Spaulding Powerhouse and the ALJ recommendation, the CPUC is poised to make a final ruling regarding PG&E’s asset transfer. As the CPUC deliberates, the public has a chance to weigh in. With a deadline for a final CPUC decision set for September 2024, there are four opportunities for a Commission vote to accept and finalize the ALJ decision at regularly scheduled voting meetings, the next being on April 18th. -
Proactive Action is Key to Balancing Future Water Demands with Supply
The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and our partners are currently working through a tangle of water issues which stretch from the highest reaches of our beloved Yuba River all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. This issue promises to impact how Yuba water flows into the Bay-Delta system which will have a notable impact on the health of the Yuba watershed’s ecology, especially for salmon.
