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Board continues public hearing on biomass project after state review request; new date set for Aug. 26
Summary
The Lake County Board of Supervisors continued an appeal hearing on a proposed biomass (wood processing/bioenergy) facility in Upper Lake because the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) said it must coordinate with the State Controller—s Office; the board set a new hearing date for Aug. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday continued a contested appeal hearing over a proposed Ag/forest wood-processing bioenergy project in Upper Lake after state agencies told county staff they need more time to determine whether leasing the property is compatible with the bond that funded its purchase.
The public hearing on appeal PL 25-22 (APN 004-010-04) was continued to Aug. 26 at 9:30 a.m., after county staff and members of the public urged the board to wait for a written response from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Controller—s Office about the status of a lease and conservation easement for the site.
The project site was purchased with DWR flood corridor bond funds, and DWR staff told county officials in written…
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