TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued a conditional approval of FirstLight’s certification for the Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project and the Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project. MassDEP is requiring increased water flow at the Turners Falls site to support fish passage and plant life. Additionally, FirstLight will be required to update fish passage structures at the Turners Falls Dam. Public comment is being taken on the draft certification until February 24th.