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The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup (KRWG) will conduct an online meeting on January 13 and 14, 2025. The purpose of this two-day meeting is to guide the management of the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon after recent environmental changes, such as dam removal. Discussions will also cover future planning and other relevant agenda items from the Pacific Council. The meeting is open for public observation, with specific details available on the Pacific Council's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding UP Property 2, LLC's proposal to surrender the exemption for the High Falls Project in Moore County, North Carolina. The proposal involves removing the dam down to the riverbed on the Deep River. According to the EA, the proposed actions would not significantly impact the environment. The public can view the EA on FERC's website and contact the Commission's Office of Public Participation for further information or assistance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup is holding a two-day online meeting on April 30 and May 1, 2025. The meeting will discuss guidance from a previous council meeting and work on developing a report for a June 2025 meeting. Topics include interim management measures for the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon, especially following dam removal, and planning for future tasks. The public can join online, and any special accommodations should be requested in advance.

The Kennebunk Light and Power District has applied to surrender its license for the Lower Mousam Hydroelectric Project in Maine because it is no longer cost-effective. The district plans to deactivate the facility without removing the dams, a proposal that numerous groups, including environmental organizations, have opposed, suggesting instead that the dams should be completely removed. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plan to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed surrender and has invited relevant agencies to cooperate in its preparation. The EA is expected to be issued by April 2025.