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Proposed Cuffs Run Project

2024
April 26
Overwhelming Opposition as Public Comments Close

April 1, 2024, marked the last day for the public to submit comments to FERC. Over 1,100 comments from people from all walks of life opposing the project. Hikers, trail runners, cyclists, boaters, bird watchers, kayakers, and many other groups of individuals who cherish the recreational areas around Cuffs Run…Read More

April 2
FERC Office of Public Participation Meeting

On March 4, 2024, LSRA and our partner organizations hosted FERC Office of Public Participation for a Public Informational Meeting at the Chanceford Township Building. FERC OPP provided information about the permit process, how to submit comments and motions to intervene.  Over 200 members of the public attended.

February 23
2024 Opposition

Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (LSRA) once again unites with concerned citizens and local organizations to express strong opposition to the proposed project. The public is encouraged to take action by submitting comments and motions to intervene to FERC before the April 1, 2024 deadline. Another recommended action is to write…Read More

February 1
FERC accepts Preliminary Permit Application

On February 1, 2024 FERC accepted the preliminary permit application submitted by York Energy Services.  The public now has until March 31, 2024 to submit comments or interventions regarding the proposed project.

2023
November 9
York Energy Services Submits New Application

On Nov. 9, 2023 York Energy Services submitted a new application for a preliminary permit for the Cuffs Run Pumped Hydro Storage Project.

September 6
FERC rejects application

On Sept 6, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) REJECTED the application for a preliminary permit to construct a massive pumped hydro storage facility along the Susquehanna River at Cuffs Run.

June 1
2023 Opposition

In 2023, our organization joined Cuffs Run Alliance, Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County, Lancaster Conservancy, and Susquehanna National Heritage Area in opposition to this proposed project. Throughout the summer we worked together to get the message out to the public. “There are many concerns we share regarding…Read More

February 10
Preliminary Permit Application Submitted

In Feb. 2023, York Energy Storage submitted a preliminary permit application to FERC to build a pumped storage hydroelectric project along the Susquehanna River at Lake Clarke.

2011
February 15
2011 Opposition

Over a decade after citizen outcry halted a proposed hydroelectric facility on Cuffs Run, another company believed the scenic Cuffs Run natural area, located off the Mason Dixon Trail on the western shore of the Susquehanna, was ripe for the plucking. Like the public outcry 10 years ago, Spring 2011 proved…Read More

July 5
Introduced
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February 2
Expanded
Amazon Prime debuts
Amazon Prime debuts
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January 31
Expanded
Amazon acquires Audible
Amazon acquires Audible
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