Table of ContentsCover StoryHydroVision International 2010: A Global GatheringMore than 2,500 people are expected to attend HydroVision International, as increasing demand for clean and reliable energy highlights the numerous benefits of hydropower.
ArticlesFish Passage: The Dalles Dam: A Safer Place for SalmonA new spillwall at The Dalles Dam on the Columbia River is expected to improve survival rates for juvenile salmon by 4 percent.
Environmental: Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Canadian ReservoirHydro-Quebec undertook a research project at its Eastmain-1 project to measure gross greenhouse gas emissions from a newly created reservoir.
Information Technology: Using an Information Management System during Hydropower LicensingUse of an information management system during the hydropower licensing process allows centralization of information that can be organized, queried, and edited.
Dams & Civil Structures: A Challenging Gate Repair at Cowlitz FallsA sluice gate failure during a major 2006 flood causes revenue losses for Lewis County PUD and tests a team of engineers and workers, who put together a swift and creative plan to repair and close the gate in a short amount of time.
New Development: Tyson Creek: Tapping into the Highest Head in North AmericaAt 865 meters, the 9.3-MW Tyson Creek project is the highest head hydro system in North America.
Hydro Hall of Fame: Celebrating 100 Years at Ninety-Nine IslandsDuke Energy's 18-MW Ninety-Nine Islands hydroelectric facility has provided a reliable source of clean, renewable power to the Piedmont Carolinas for 100 years and is positioned to continue operating well into the future.
People: Peggy Brookshier: Decades of Service to HydroOver more than three decades, Peggy Brookshier made significant contributions to the hydro industry through her positions with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Dams and Civil Structures: Geomembrane Installed to Control Leakage at Gem Lake DamTo address continuing leakage at its Gem Lake Dam, Southern California Edison commissioned installation of a geomembrane on the upstream surface.
Efficiency Testing: New Method to Determine Turbine Absolute Flow and Absolute Efficiency DataA new method is available to convert relative index test data into absolute flow and absolute efficiency data, without actually measuring absolute flow.
DepartmentsPerspectives: Defining a VisionaryVision. Merriam Webster defines vision as "a thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination; mode of seeing or conceiving; unusual discernment or foresight."
Breaking News: Hydro CurrentsThe National Hydropower Association (NHA) released draft legislation entitled "Hydropower Renewable Energy and Jobs Act of 2010," telling Hydro Review the bill is designed to significantly boost hydro development and spur job growth in the U.S.
Sticky Wickets: Seal Ring Installation Device Shortens Outage Time during an OverhaulDuring the recent overhaul of its 663-MW Shasta plant, the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation needed a method to quickly and efficiently replace the stationary seal rings.
Tech BriefsThe Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is using a software program called CBfish.org to track and measure specific results of fish and wildlife restoration work in the Columbia River Basin.
Industry NewsThe New York Power Authority (NYPA) marked the completion of a nearly four-year overhaul of its Blenheim-Gilboa pumped-storage hydro project in New York at an event where NYPA President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel was joined by state and local officials in highlighting the milestone.
Canadian NewsThe Ontario Power Authority (OPA) announced the launch of the Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program (AEPP), designed to develop hydropower assets and boost the supply of clean energy.
The Leading EdgeOregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) announces release of the Wave Energy Infrastructure Assessment in Oregon, intended to assess infrastructure needs of ocean renewable energy in Oregon and compare them against the state's existing and planned infrastructure capabilities.
R&D ForumEPRI announces availability of its Hydropower Technology Roundup Report: Technology Update on Aerating Turbines.
Dam Safety & SecurityThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is preparing to conduct safety evaluations of its 233 dams and related water resources structures.
TransitionsRebecca Klein, JD, has been elected to the board of directors for Avista Corp.
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