FRIENDS OF THE NORTH PLATTE

Our Mission

To give the North Platte River a voice by protecting its waters, wildlife, and communities today and for generations to come.

Friends of the North Platte River is a coalition of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals united in protecting Wyoming's wildlife, wild places, and public access.

Why Should We Care

This project poses a significant threat to the health of our precious ecosystems, endangering vital species such as fish, deer, sheep and sage grouse. The potential harm to their habitats could lead devastating consequences for biodiversity and local wildlife populations. It is crucial to consider the long-term impacts on these animals the delicate balance of nature that supports them. We must prioritize the protection of our environment and the species that call it home.

Risks to Fish

-Water temperature increase that could endanger everything downstream of the project

-Hydro study estimates 24,000 walleye will be killed every year

-Threatening the viability of the Miracle Mile

Risks to Wild Sheep

-This site sits in the middle of the only disease-free bighorn sheep population in Wyoming

-Loss of food and habitat increasing the susceptibility of disease

-This project will cover about 1,000 acres of land

Risks to Sage Grouse
&
Other Wildlife

-Loss of habitat

-Construction of two new transmission lines

-Movement of current power line

-Noise Pollution

-Habitat Instability

How Can You Help

We need all the help we can get

FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Make a comment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Unfortunately they do not make this easy. We have made a helpful how to blog post below. Follow this link: https://www.friendsofthenorthplatte.com/post/helpful-instructions-on-how-to-submit-a-comment Make sure to use this docket number: p-14787-004