Domtar Wisconsin Dam Corp. Submits Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report for 2022

Domtar Wisconsin Dam Corp. has submitted a comprehensive report on purple loosestrife monitoring for 2022, as required by Article 408 for projects 2255 and 2291, and by Article 407 for project 2292. The report includes a single document for the three projects, with attached survey maps providing information for both 2022 and 2023 survey years. The survey was conducted substantially as described in the plan submitted to the FERC Secretary on January 13, 1997, and as approved by FERC on July 16, 1997.

Key Takeaways:

  • The report was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by Domtar Wisconsin Dam Corp. on September 11, 2025, as part of the FERC Projects 2255, 2291, and 2292.
  • The report includes a single document for the three projects, with attached survey maps providing information for both 2022 and 2023 survey years.
  • The survey was conducted substantially as described in the plan submitted to the FERC Secretary on January 13, 1997, and as approved by FERC on July 16, 1997.
  • The report was prepared in accordance with Article 408 for projects 2255 and 2291, and by Article 407 for project 2292.
  • The monitoring report is part of the ongoing efforts by Domtar Wisconsin Dam Corp. to comply with environmental regulations and ensure the sustainability of their operations.
  • The report was submitted to Mr. Darin Simpkins, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Ms. Cheryl Laatsch, FERC Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Statistics:

  • Three FERC projects: 2255, 2291, and 2292 - Centralia, Port Edwards, and Nekoosa Projects
  • August 2025: The survey was performed during this month as described in the report.
  • January 13, 1997: The plan for the survey was submitted to the FERC Secretary on this date.
  • July 16, 1997: The plan was approved by FERC on this date.

Sources:

  • Letter from David S. Orcutt, Environmental Manager, Domtar Wisconsin Dam Corp., to Mr. Darin Simpkins, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Ms. Cheryl Laatsch, FERC Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, dated September 11, 2025.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary, submitted via FERCOnline.