A quiet federal move, groundwater struggles, and a major court ruling reveal a deeper truth: Western water is about control, not just supply.
Tag: Potter Valley Project
A proposal to federalize the Potter Valley Project raises concerns about exporting Eel River water and reshaping Northern California supply.
A key Northern California water project faces possible removal as officials weigh supply risks, environmental goals, and long-term replacement plans.
Federal agencies step into the review of a proposed dam removal that could reshape water supply, agriculture, and wildfire response in Northern California.
On July 25, 2025, PG&E filed its decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project, proposing dam removals to restore fish habitat and a new diversion facility to maintain water flows.