MORGANTOWN — A Sunday real estate ad in The Dominion Post sparked a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, reflecting ongoing concerns about Lake Lynn Generation/Eagle Creek Renewable Energy's proposal to remove 307.1 acres surrounding Cheat Lake from federal protection. The ...
BY MIKE NOLTING A study resolution is moving in the House of Delegates to look at the possibility of making Cheat Lake in Monongalia County a state park. The House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources approved the resolution. Del. Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, pointed out to ...
Amid all the drama surrounding Lake Lynn Generation and Cheat Lake Park, there is a ray of hope: a resolution introduced in the Legislature to consider making Cheat Lake a state park. A quick refresher: Lake Lynn Generation owns and operates the Cheat Lake hydroelectric dam and the ...
MORGANTOWN — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday declined an invitation submitted jointly by the Monongalia County Commission and Planning Commission to revisit Lake Lynn Dam and gather more public input. FERC said it doesn't need to return at this time. The two Mon ...
Wednesday’s rain led to some dicey conditions on some area roads, causing a few accidents. A late-morning accident, apparently caused by a hydroplaning vehicle, caused a backup on Interstate 68, near the Cheat Lake eastbound exit. Three vehicles were involved, and one lane was closed ...
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission and Planning Commission have jointly invited the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission back to Cheat Lake for another public hearing on the Lake Lynn Dam re-licensing. The offer even includes a boat ride. FERC is reviewing Lake Lynn ...