Organizations voice opposition to proposed hydroelectric facility along Susquehanna River in York County - WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.
Groups oppose proposed hydroelectric facility along Susquehanna River
WHY THEY BELIEVE THE PLAN SHOULD BE SQUASHED. A GROUP OF SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY LEADERS TOOK TO THE RIVER TODAY TO TALK ABOUT A PROJECT THEY SAY IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. IT’S A PROPOSED 1000 ACRES THAT WOULD DISPLACE 39 FAMILIES IF APPROVED, THE CUFFS RUN PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT WOULD CREATE A NEW DAM AND RESERVOIR TROOPER JACQUES NEAR THE SUSQUEHANNA IN CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP YORK COUNTY. YORK ENERGY STORAGE IS ASKING THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION TO APPROVE A FEASIBILITY STUDY. BUT A NUMBER OF LOCAL CONSERVATION GROUPS OPPOSE THE PROJECT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT A PROPOSAL HAS BEEN ADVANCED. IT’S BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS. THEY’RE USING ALL OF THE SAME INFORMATION FROM THE PREVIOUS PROPOSAL. WE DON’T THINK IT’S VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT. IT’S A GROUP OF OUTSIDERS COMING IN THAT ARE LOOKING TO PROFIT OFF OF THE RESOURCES THAT OUR COMMUNITY CURRENTLY BENEFITS FROM AND THAT OUR COMMUNITY HAS BEEN WORKING HARD, DILIGENTLY TO PROTECT. SO FAR, 18 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE SIGNED ON ASKING THIS PROPOSAL BE DENIED. IN YORK COUN
Organizations voice opposition to proposed hydroelectric facility along Susquehanna River in York County
Updated: 9:11 PM EDT Jul 19, 2023
A proposed hydroelectric facility along the Susquehanna River is gaining opposition.The Lancaster Conservancy hosted a boat ride on Wednesday to show what it believes will be the negative impact the project could have on the river.The Cuffs Run Pumped Storage Project would involve the construction of a nearly two-mile dam in Chanceford Township, York County, and the flooding of 588 acres of land. The reservoir would displace dozens of families.A proposal by York Energy Storage to do a feasibility study is currently being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.Area leaders are asking citizens to speak up and say no."Whether you hike along the river, whether you fish or boat on the river, this is an opportunity for all of us to rally to protect it for the long-term benefit of our community," said Fritz Schroeder, with the Lancaster Conservancy.So far, 18 local organizations and nonprofits have signed a letter asking the proposal to be denied.You can sign the petition online.
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