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Idaho Power Company Submits Closure Notice for Cottonwood Park Recreational Site

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The Idaho Power Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announcing the closure of the Cottonwood Park recreational site within the CJ Strike Hydroelectric Project's project boundary. The closure is necessary for the construction of floating docks, which will enhance the user experience and provide greater hydro facility operational flexibility. The park will be closed to public access from September 8, 2025, to October 31, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Idaho Power Company is replacing static piers at the CJ Strike Hydroelectric Project with floating docks to enhance user experience and operational flexibility.
  • The Cottonwood Park recreational site will be closed to public access from September 8, 2025, to October 31, 2025, for both public safety and project efficiency.
  • Idaho Power Company previously notified various government agencies, including the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, about the closure.
  • Joey Santos, a senior resource professional at Idaho Power Company, is responsible for the closure notice.
  • Idaho Power Company has notified relevant law enforcement agencies, including the Owyhee County Sheriff's Office and the Elmore County Sheriff's Office.

Statistics:

  • The closure will last from September 8, 2025, to October 31, 2025.
  • The CJ Strike Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2055) is the relevant project boundary.
  • Idaho Power Company is replacing static piers with floating docks.

Sources:

  • Idaho Power Company. (August 28, 2025). Closure at Cottonwood Park within the CJ Strike Hydroelectric Project's (FERC No. 2055) Project Boundary.
  • https://elibrary.ferc.gov

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