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Commenting open: October 28, 2026 12:00AM PT - November 18, 2026 11:59PM PT.

Smith Creek hydropower decommissioning

Ecology is accepting comments on our initial public comment period for the application for a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification to decommission the Smith Creek hydropower project located in Whatcom County on Smith creek, a tributary to the Nooksack River. Ecology’s role is to ensure that all decommission efforts meet Washington state’s water quality standards.

Ecology is seeking feedback on what we should consider as we develop conditions for the 401 certification to ensure that Washington state’s water quality standards are met.



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Comments are accepted from midnight on Oct. 28, 2026 until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2026.

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Next steps: After the close of comment period, we will review all comments we receive while we prepare the draft 401 water quality certification. We will hold an additional public comment period on the draft certification, expected in Spring 2027.


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