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Episode 1803

Last broadcast Thursday October 19, 2006

Wave Energy

New technological advances may make it possible for wave-generated electricity to become a viable alternative energy source.

Salmon Tracking

Some amazing new technology may make it possible to track individual salmon in the open ocean for most of their lives.

For more information:

Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracking Project

• Read more about the technology used to track salmon in the oceans.
• Online: www.postcoml.org

Skateboarding

Meet some modern-day pioneers who turned Oregon into one of the most well-known skatebarding destinations in the world.

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For more information:

Skaters for Portland Skate Parks

• There's a LOT going on for skaters in Portland these days, including the new Pier Point skatepark!
• Online: www.pdxskaters.org/

Burnside Skatepark

• Read a brief history of the Burnside "Do it yourself" skatepark.
• Online: www.burnsideproject.blogspot.com

Skaters for Public Skateparks

• Address: This link is all about public skateparks. Like their website says: "If your city doesn't have a skatepark, then your city IS a skatepark."
• Online: www.skatersforpublicskateparks.org