Description
The project would be located in Rich County, Utah and Bear Lake County, Idaho. The project's upper reservoir would be constructed in HookCanyon on the eastern side of Bear Lake. Bear Lake would be the project's lower reservoir. The proposed project would not occupy any federal lands.Issues
- The proposed project will be a net consumer of power (pumping water requires more energy than the what is generated)
- Adverse impacts on recreational opportunities on the Bear Lake
- Adverse impacts on fish and other wildlife species
- Potential seismic safety and security risks
- Uncertain funding mechanism
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News Related to Hook Canyon
Governor opposes Bear Lake project in Utah
Project:
Hook Canyon: P-12707
Governor Jon Huntsman of Utah has refused to allow State Parks to grant an easement, thus delivering a hit to the proposed Hook Canyon project.
Huge Opposition to Bear Lake Pumped Storage Project
By: Rupak Thapaliya Monday April 7, 2008
Project:
Hook Canyon: P-12707
Amidst a huge opposition to the proposed pumped storage project in the Bear Lake in Utah, FERC is holding a public meeting this Wednesday, April 9 in Fish Haven and Montpelier, Idaho.
FERC issues preliminary permit for Hook Canyon Pumped Storage project
By: John Seebach Friday November 3, 2006
Project:
Hook Canyon: P-12707
FERC issued a preliminary permit for a proposed 60MW pumped storage project on Fish Hook Creek in Utah.