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tagged: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Follow this tagSept. 13, 2011 · By Cassandra Profita
As dams come down, a look at new hydropower
As utilities are knocking out the dams across the Northwest, several federal agencies are investigating the potential for developing new hydropower at existing facilities across the country. The announcement from the Obama administration about grants for hydropower projects in the Northwest reminded me of a report that came out earlier this year listing 192 sites across the country that have ... Continue reading →
Filed under: Renewable energy, Water, Hydropower, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.
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