Puyallup River Hydropower Project Gets SEPA Review

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  Electron Hydro LLC submitted a SEPA application for improvements to a 26-megawatt hydropower facility“Description: The project proposes improvements to an existing 26-megawatt hydropower facility located within the shoreline jurisdiction of the Puyallup River. The proposal includes construction of a bladder diversion and spillway system, as well as a fish and sediment exclusion facility, as described in the revised SEPA Checklist dated September 2, 2025, and the accompanying application materials.”
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  The hydropower facility is located on the Puyallup River“The project proposes improvements to an existing 26-megawatt hydropower facility located within the shoreline jurisdiction of the Puyallup River.”
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  The project includes a bladder diversion“The project proposes improvements to an existing 26-megawatt hydropower facility located within the shoreline jurisdiction of the Puyallup River. The proposal includes construction of a bladder diversion and spillway system, as well as a fish and sediment exclusion facility, as described in the revised SEPA Checklist dated September 2, 2025, and the accompanying application materials.”
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  The project includes a spillway system“The project proposes improvements to an existing 26-megawatt hydropower facility located within the shoreline jurisdiction of the Puyallup River. The proposal includes construction of a bladder diversion and spillway system, as well as a fish and sediment exclusion facility, as described in the revised SEPA Checklist dated September 2, 2025, and the accompanying application materials.”
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  The project includes a fish and sediment exclusion facility“The proposal includes construction of a bladder diversion and spillway system, as well as a fish and sediment exclusion facility, as described in the revised SEPA Checklist dated September 2, 2025, and the accompanying application materials.”
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  The Pierce County lead agency issued the application on August 3, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Public comments are due by August 24No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The project falls within the Puyallup River shoreline jurisdiction“The project proposes improvements to an existing 26-megawatt hydropower facility located within the shoreline jurisdiction of the Puyallup River.”
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  The project must comply with Washington State Environmental Policy Act requirements“Project: Summit Contractors Yard Warehouse Lead agency: Fife City of Type: CONSULT Applicant: Gary Onishchenko Location: 5306 7th St E, Fife Description: SEPA application for the development of a 5,950 sq ft warehouse and gravel parking area for tracked machinery.”
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  The revised SEPA Checklist dated September 2, 2025, accompanies the application“The proposal includes construction of a bladder diversion and spillway system, as well as a fish and sediment exclusion facility, as described in the revised SEPA Checklist dated September 2, 2025, and the accompanying application materials.”
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  Pierce County will review the proposal before making a final decisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents near the Puyallup River may see changes to river operations during the projectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The facility's upgrades aim to improve environmental protection for fish and sediment“The proposal includes construction of a bladder diversion and spillway system, as well as a fish and sediment exclusion facility, as described in the revised SEPA Checklist dated September 2, 2025, and the accompanying application materials.”