Comments of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in response to FERC's 06/12/2026 Environmental Assessment re the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project under P-3255.
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Summary: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) opposes the current proposal for the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project, arguing that the proposed fish protection measures are insufficient. They specifically recommend installing 1-inch clear-spaced trashracks, providing higher minimum flows during winter months to protect aquatic habitat, and conducting a more thorough cumulative effects analysis of the fisheries resources.