Eel River.
river in northern California, United States
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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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 reports6 developments inside
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The Eel River supplies water to Lake County and Mendocino County, while Scott Dam formed the Lake Pillsbury reservoir.Some support1 report
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A new trail is planned along a defunct rail line in Humboldt County, near the Eel River.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Council member Marquez is confronting a major water supply shift in Cloverdale, involving the Eel River, while political newcomer Carter is involved.Some support1 report
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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
Gone quiet
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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
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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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What's reaching Eel River
Events traced to Eel River, step by step, newest firstAround Eel River this week
News at the entities that move Eel River most-
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralTrump urges reform to speed up energy permits, while Capito chairs the Environment and Public Works Committee and Cramer comments on policy.Moves Eel River
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Cloverdale StructuralMelanie Bagby and Tom Schwedhelm are running for 4th District Supervisor in Cloverdale.Moves Eel River
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Brooke Rollins OperationalRollins suggested backyard chicken raising to address egg price issues, while Goldberg criticized Leavitt's election loss excuses.Moves Eel River
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Mendocino County StructuralKelp forest die-off decimated local marine life in Mendocino County.Moves Eel River
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agriculture StructuralMorales oversees a Rice Industry Development Program.Moves Eel River
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Humboldt County Shared contextThe Commission approved infrastructure projects in Humboldt County and near Manila on November 9, 2026.Moves Eel River
Connections
The 13 strongest of 16, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lake County Structural
Eel River supplies essential water resources necessary for the function and sustenance of Lake County.
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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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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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Mendocino County Structural
The Eel River flows through Mendocino County and provides a critical water supply to the county.
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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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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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Jared Huffman Shared context
Jared Huffman toured a major estuary restoration project related to the Eel River.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Transactional
a deal or exchange
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- The Eel River supplies water to Lake County and Mendocino County, while Scott Dam formed the Lake Pillsbury reservoir.
- A new trail is planned along a defunct rail line in Humboldt County, near the Eel River.
- Council member Marquez is confronting a major water supply shift in Cloverdale, involving the Eel River, while political newcomer Carter is involved.
August 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.