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FERC Pauses Pumped Storage Project | Casper News
FERC has paused its decision on a controversial pumped-water storage project near Seminoe Reservoir, giving the Bureau of Land Management time to conduct a more thorough environmental review. This delay opens doors for greater public and local input — something critics say was missing in the initial process. Advocates like CiCi Oliver from Friends of the North Platte see it as a small win, especially since the project could threaten wildlife, including a key bighorn sheep herd, and beloved trout fisheries. While rPlus Hydro claims the project would save consumers money, concerns remain over…
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