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Baker River Sees Record Salmon Returns
On the Baker River, where an all-time low of 99 adult sockeye salmon returned in 1985, Puget Sound Energy has since shattered the river’s record-high return, with more than 22,500 fish counted in 2010 and 36,600 fish in 2011. The Baker River is yet another example of the hydropower industry’s commitment to aquatic ecosystems and deploying state-of-the-art, fish-friendly technologies.
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Modernization of Existing Technology
Modernization projects grow America’s renewable resources by upgrading turbines and expanding the capacity of existing hydropower facilities.
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Job Creation: 1.4 Million by 2025
America’s hydropower industry could add up to 1.4 million jobs by 2025, according to a study by Navigant Consulting.
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Get the Facts
From industry growth to public policy, learn more about hydropower with these helpful fact sheets.
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- Massive energy potential waits to be tapped in Alaska’s waters • February 1, 2012
- FERC final EIS supports licensing 1,300-MW Eagle Mountain • February 1, 2012
- Run-of-the-River Hydropower Goes With the Flow • January 31, 2012
- Minnesota Power Receives Approval to Purchase Hydroelectricity • January 31, 2012
- Renewable energy deals hit record high in 2011: report • January 30, 2012
- Will DOE’s Water Energy Push Pay Off? • January 30, 2012
- Condition of locks and dams in western Pennsylvania called ‘scary’ • January 30, 2012
- Minnesota Power Hydroelectricity Purchase from Canada Approved • January 26, 2012
- Interior releases two new studies about Klamath River dam removal • January 26, 2012
- Cherokee Nation still working on hydroelectric power plant • January 26, 2012