1.    DOI, DOE and Army Corps Sign a MOU: Federal Agencies To Look for Basin-wide Assessment for Hydropower Development
In what seems like a twist from conventional ways of looking at hydropower, federal agencies that own and operate hydropower projects around the country are collaborating to find ways to increase hydropower generation while at the same time protecting the non-power interests of the basin.
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2.    LaFleur is President Obama’s Pick for FERC Commissioner
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Cheryl A. LaFleur as the Commissioner of FERC and reappoint Philip D. Moeller for another term.
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3.    HRC Coalition Members File Joint Comments on Enloe Hydroelectric Project
HRC Coalition members in Washington State filed comments on the Enloe Hydroelectric Project on the Similkameen River.  Due to the inadequate analysis of the record, Coalition members found this project to be not yet ready for Environmental Analysis.
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4.    PG&E Gets a Green Light for Removal of Wildcat Dam
PG&E has received FERC approval for its plan to decommission the Wildcat dam, a part of the Battle Creek hydroelectric project (P-1121). According to the “Wildcat Dam Decommissioning Plan,” removal will happen between May 1 and September 1.
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5.    Staff Recommend Licensing of Saluda Hydro Project In South Carolina
The FERC staff issued a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the 207.3 MW Saluda hydroelectric project on the Saluda River in Lexington, Richland, Newberry, and Saluda counties, South Carolina.
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OTHERS 

1.    DOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Development
On March 10, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the advancement of marine and hydrokinetic technology. The FOA, entitled "Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Readiness Advancement Initiative," will solicit applications for projects to advance the development of technologies that generate renewable electricity from waves, currents, tides, free-flowing rivers, and the ocean's thermal energy.
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2.    The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Is Seeking Public Comment on Draft NEPA Guidance
On February 18, 2010, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) proposed four steps to modernize and reinvigorate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  As one of those steps, CEQ has released draft guidance for public comment on when and how Federal agencies must consider greenhouse gas emissions and climate change in their proposed actions. 
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3.    DOE and Hydro Research Foundation Announce Fellowship Opportunity for Hydropower Researchers
Funded by a U.S. Department of Energy award of $1 million, the Hydro Research Foundation is establishing a competitive Hydro Fellowship Program to award two-year fellowships for up to 26 graduate and doctoral level students to conduct relevant research in the field of hydropower. Areas of interest include:

• Environmental & Societal
• Equipment & Technology
• Market Trends & Strategies
• Project Management & Operations
• Water Management Innovations

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1.    Wild Trout Symposium- Call for Papers
The mission of the symposium is to provide a forum for professional wild trout biologists and fishery conservationists to interact, to get to know each other in an informal setting, and to be exposed to the latest wild trout status, science, technology and philosophy.

2.    River Rally 2010
River Rally provides an unparalleled opportunity for concentrated and focused learning, extensive networking, and the inspiration and celebration you need to recharge.

Date: May 21-24, 2010
Venue: Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Snowbird, UT.

For more information, and to register, click here [10].

3.    2010 National Hydropower Association Annual Conference
This dynamic three-day event brings together industry leaders, state and federal regulatory officials and key legislative staff to discuss technology, policy and future development options for the hydropower sector.

Date: April 26-28, 2010
Venue: Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.

For more information and to register, click here [11].