A Setback, but Not the End of the Fight

On Friday, August 3, the Deschutes River Alliance was notified by the Federal District Court that Judge Michael Simon had ruled against the DRA in our Clean Water Act citizen suit against Portland General Electric. In recent months DRA and PGE had each filed motions for “summary judgment,” asking the Court to determine whether PGE was violating the Clean Water Act at the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project. The Court granted PGE’s motion—a decision which, if it were to stand, would result in dismissal of the case.

We are in the process of analyzing the Court’s ruling and assessing our next steps as we work to ensure that critical water quality standards are protected on the Deschutes River.

While we are disappointed in this decision, it is not the end of the fight. We will continue pushing forward to protect and restore this incredible river, using every tool available. We won't let up until cooler, cleaner water returns to the lower Deschutes.

Be on the lookout soon for the next steps in this important fight.

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