Eel River.
river in northern California, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 14
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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FERC oversees the decommissioning of the Cape Horn Dam and manages water flow into the Eel River.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FERC oversees the decommissioning of the Cape Horn Dam and manages water flow into the Eel River.Some support1 report
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FERC is reviewing projects regarding the decommissioning of dams that impact Lake Pillsbury and the Eel River in Mendocino County.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Council weighs in on the fate of two Eel River dams.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jared Huffman toured a major estuary restoration project in the Eel River area.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Studies are underway regarding potential major earthquake fault lines along the Eel River in Humboldt County.Some support1 report
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Dam removal threatens water needs in the watershed, which is overseen by FERC.Some support1 report
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Discussions are underway regarding the future of the Potter Valley Project and efforts by a shared coalition to continue diversions affecting the river system.Some support1 report
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed ownership of Cannibal Island, an island unit of the lower Eel River estuary.Some support1 report
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Around Eel River this week
News at the entities that move Eel River most-
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralYale researchers and utility officials requested an investigation into critical infrastructure risks related to AI use.Moves Eel River
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Cloverdale StructuralDoug McCallum promised to rebuild facilities at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.Moves Eel River
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Brooke Rollins OperationalJeff Merkley led a request to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins for agricultural industry support in Willamette Valley, funded by CBP revenue.Moves Eel River
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agriculture StructuralSaudi Arabia launched an awareness campaign to promote sustainable agricultural practices.Moves Eel River
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Humboldt County Shared contextAAA reported fuel price trends specifically within Humboldt County on October 17, 2026.Moves Eel River
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Mendocino County Shared contextLocal political races and tribal council disputes are underway in Mendocino County, involving candidates Eric Hart and Buffey Bourassa.Moves Eel River
Connections
The 12 strongest of 14, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Russian River Structural
The Russian River receives water supply from the Eel River via the Potter Valley Project, managed under a shared coalition.
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Cape Horn Dam Structural
The dam's operational status dictates the river's flow and headwaters, creating a functional dependency.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC formally oversees and regulates the future and management of the Eel River watershed.
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agriculture Structural
The agricultural sector relies on the health and availability of the Eel River as a critical resource base.
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Cloverdale Structural
The local council regulates infrastructure and addresses water supply issues related to the Eel River.
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Humboldt County Shared context
The Eel River is geographically situated within the boundaries of Humboldt County.
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Cannibal Island Shared context
Cannibal Island is a specific island unit located within the lower estuary of the Eel River.
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Brooke Rollins Operational
Brooke Rollins advocates for the management and health of the Eel River.
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Mendocino County Shared context
The Eel River is geographically located within Mendocino County.
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Jared Huffman Shared context
Jared Huffman toured a major estuary restoration project related to the Eel River.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Shared context
PG&E's projects and operations are situated within the geographical context of the Eel River.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Transactional
a deal or exchange
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- FERC is reviewing projects regarding the decommissioning of dams that impact Lake Pillsbury and the Eel River in Mendocino County.
- Council weighs in on the fate of two Eel River dams.
- Studies are underway regarding potential major earthquake fault lines along the Eel River in Humboldt County.
- Dam removal threatens water needs in the watershed, which is overseen by FERC.
- Discussions are underway regarding the future of the Potter Valley Project and efforts by a shared coalition to continue diversions affecting the river system.
- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed ownership of Cannibal Island, an island unit of the lower Eel River estuary.