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PG&E Finally Taking Dam Safety Seriously

EcoNews Report

English - April 01, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Tune into the EcoNews Report for big news about Eel River dam removal – PG&E is finally taking dam safety seriously! On March 16, the company announced big changes to how they will manage Scott Dam and Lake Pillsbury reservoir based on an updated evaluation of seismic stability and dam safety. Dam removal advocates at Friends of the Eel River have been ringing alarm bells about dam safety for years and are hopeful about what this could mean for expediting the dam removal process.

PG&E Admits Scott Dam Faces Serious Seismic Risks

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