A River Runs Through It (Again)

PG&E will decommission an old hydropower plant, remove its dam, and remove the Lake Pillsbury dam that sits on an active Fault Zone. Dams can disrupt natural water flow, leading to increased flooding in some areas and reduced water availability. Removing dams can help restore natural flow patterns, improving water management.

• Eel River: Removing the Scott and Cape Horn dams on the Eel River will open up nearly 300 miles of historic spawning and rearing habitat for salmon and steelhead. 
• Russian River: The agreement surrounding the Eel River dam removal also addresses water security for the Russian River watershed, by modernizing the water diversion system. 

Map below from Friends of the Eel River