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Hydroelectric Dam Settlement Balances Power and Ecosystems

2/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

State regulators and Morrisville Water & Light settled to keep the Green River Reservoir hydroelectric dam operating and allow withdrawal of its decommissioning request to pursue a new federal license.
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources will review water quality standards by 2029, limiting water drawdowns for power generation to protect ecosystems.
The agreement includes improvements and compliance schedules for other dams and balances energy production with environmental stewardship.

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Story summary

State regulators and Morrisville Water & Light settled to keep the Green River Reservoir hydroelectric dam operating and allow withdrawal of its decommissioning request to pursue a new federal license.
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources will review water quality standards by 2029, limiting water drawdowns for power generation to protect ecosystems.
The agreement includes improvements and compliance schedules for other dams and balances energy production with environmental stewardship.