Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Acquisition of Potter Valley Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Riverside, California, United States
Source: House.gov
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District in Riverside County plans to acquire PG&E's water rights and infrastructure, including Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, to divert water from the Eel River to Southern California. This project involves the takeover of dams and water rights on the Eel River, which is hundreds of miles outside the district's service area. The plan conflicts with a local agreem
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Seaport, Government
- Location
- Riverside, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- House.gov
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District in Riverside County plans to acquire PG&E's water rights and infrastructure, including Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, to divert water from the Eel River to Southern California. This project involves the takeover of dams and water rights on the Eel River, which is hundreds of miles outside the district's service area. The plan conflicts with a local agreement to bring Eel River water rights under local control, which includes dam removal and environmental restoration efforts. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Riverside |
Source
Source | House.gov |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Seaport, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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