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Following Nature’s Current: Hydropower in the NW Release

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Andy Dunau, Executive Director 509-535-7084 info@fwee.org The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) has released Following Nature’s Current: Hydropower in the Northwest. Visit www.fwee.org/following-natures-current to view the publication on-line. Print copies to media are…

Governor Inslee proclaims July 21st Hydropower Appreciation Day

Governor Inslee proclaims July 21st Hydropower Appreciation Day

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed July 21, 2019 as Hydropower Appreciation Day. This is in recognition of hydropower being a carbon-free, renewable energy resource offering reliable, affordable, and clean energy that supports Washington State’s economic development…

Study says drawing down Lower Granite Reservoir during summer could help fish

By Eric Barker Spokesman Review Drawing down Lower Granite Reservoir during summer heatwaves could be an effective tool to help sockeye salmon and other protected fish by mitigating high water temperatures, according to analysis performed by the Portland-based…