Environmental groups sue Eugene utility, alleging failure to protect Chinook salmon, bull trout

EWEB faces lawsuit from Oregon conservation groups over lack of fish pass

By Noah Chavez Click here for updates on this story     MCKENZIE RIVER, Ore. (KEZI) — EWEB is facing a lawsuit filed by Oregon conservationists who claim the utility has neglected its agreement to help protect salmon populations. For years, EWEB’S Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project has acted as an important safety net to provide Eugene with extra power when demand rises. Conservationists said the population of fish that call the McKenzie River h…

Environmental groups sue Eugene utility, alleging failure to protect Chinook salmon, bull trout

A coalition of environmental groups sued the Eugene Water and Electric Board this week, accusing the public utility of violating the Endangered Species Act.The groups allege EWEB never completed fish ladders it committed to build 16 years ago at the Trail Bridge Dam, which is part of the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project.The groups argued the dam, located about 70 miles east of Eugene on the McKenzie River, has prevented endangered Chinook salm…

Conservation groups sue EWEB over fish deaths

Several conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), alleging violations of the Endangered Species Act.

Environmental Group Plans To Sue Monterey On Discharge

Environmental Organization Tennessee Riverkeeper plans to sue Monterey for allegedly exceeding sewer discharge limits. Scientist Barry Sulkin said the issue was discovered during the organization’s monthly review of the discharge reports around the Tennessee and Cumberland River watersheds. Sulkin said these limits can be exceeded when wastewater is not treated enough because of poor operation, mechanical failure, or the age of the system. “Ofte…