1. Interior Requests To Reconsider Decision to License Hydrokinetic Project on Mississippi
Through a letter sent last week, the Department of Interior (DOI) has requested FERC for a rehearing of the decision to issue an amended license that allows for operation of hydrokinetic project on the Mississippi river in Hastings, Minnesota.
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2. Parties Sign Settlement for Cushman Project in Washington
Following litigation at the DC Circuit Court in 2006, Tacoma Power, Skokomish Tribe, agencies and other stakeholders have signed a settlement agreement that will govern the operations of the Cushman Hydroelectric project on the Skokomish River.
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3. FERC Chairman Kelliher submits resignation
FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher will step down at the start of the new administration on January 20.
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4. FERC releases EA for DeSabla-Centerville (P-803)
FERC has issued an EA for relicensing of the DeSabla- Centerville hydroelectric project located on the Butte Creek and the West Feather River in Butte County, California.
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5. Proposed dams move forward on Washington's Similkameen River
Proposed dams move forward on Washington's Similkameen River. Enloe Dam announces scoping meetings, preliminary permit issued for Shankers Bend Project.
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1. Governor rekindles massive Susitna dam proposal
Gov. Sarah Palin's goal for Alaska to receive 50 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2025 is reviving long-held dreams of the state building a giant hydro project like the Susitna dam. It's also inspiring skeptical questions about realism and expense.
2. New Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Database by DOE
With interest in marine and hydrokinetic energy development in the US rapidly rising, the Department of Energy has developed a database of existing and potential projects.
3. International Rivers- Tools for Educators
This week International Rivers released a resource page where you will find links to educational and environmental groups that provide curriculum, tips, and other resources for educators relating to rivers, dams, and people.
1. Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America
The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America offers a worldwide audience who will hear papers, panel discussions and presentations during technical sessions related to technology, markets, business strategies and policy covering the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, bio-power, bio-fuels hydrogen and energy sectors.
Date: March 10 – 12, 2009
Venue: Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2. Watershed Leadership Conference 2009
Alabama Rivers Alliance is hosting The 2009 Watershed Leadership Conference at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, AL on March 20-22, 2009.
Come join other conservationists, experts, and river protectors as we learn about current environmental issues in our state. Keynote speakers, author John Randolph and naturalist Elberta Reid discuss, The Battle for Alabama's Wilderness: Saving the Great Gymnasiums of Nature and their experiences in citizen organizing describing the great victory in the preservation of the Sipsey Wilderness, kicking off the Eastern wilderness movement in the 70's and 80's in the Eastern US.
3. 2009 California Rivers FestivalSaturday, March 14th 10:00am to 5:00pm
Friends of the River this year brings back the California Rivers Festival, the popular annual event that has something for everyone: kayakers, whitewater boaters, fly fishermen, families interested in learning about California rivers, and anyone who wants to get involved in river conservation.
For more information contact Kimani Kamau or Johnnie Carlson at 916-442-3155
4. Scoping Meeting: Uniontown & Newburgh Hydroelectric Projects
FERC staff will conduct two scoping meetings for Uniontown Hydroelectric Project and Newburgh Hydroelectric Project (P-12958-001 and P-12962-001). All interested parties are invited to attend and present comments. The daytime meeting will focus on resources agency concerns, while the evening scoping meeting is primarily for public input.
Daytime Scoping Meeting
Date: Friday, January 30, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Venue: Browning Events Room
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
200 South East Martin Luther King Blvd.
Evansville, Indiana
Evening Scoping Meeting
Time: 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Browning Events Room
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
200 South East Martin Luther King Blvd.
Evansville, Indiana
5. Site Visit: Swan Falls Hydroelectric Project
FERC staff will conduct two scoping meetings and a site visit for the Swan Falls Hydroelectric Project (P-503-048). All interested parties are invited to attend but must provide their own transportation for site visit.
Date: February 11, 2009
Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m. (MST)
Venue: Doubletree Hotel – Boise Riverside
2900 Chinden Blvd.
Boise, Idaho
Date: February 10, 2009
Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m. (MST)
Venue: Doubletree Hotel – Boise Riverside
2900 Chinden Blvd.
Boise, Idaho
Site Visit
Start Time : 9:00 a.m.
Participants will meet at the overlook above Swan Falls Dam at 9:00 a.m. To reach the meeting site, take I-84 from Boise, turn south at Exit 44 onto S. Meridian Road (ID-69) toward Kuna, follow ID-69 as it becomes E. Avalon Road in Kuna, turn south onto S. Swan Falls Road, and follow Swan Falls Road about 19 miles to the overlook above the dam. Allow 60 to 75 minutes for the drive from Boise.
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