Hydroelectric Power
December 11, 2009--Governments turn to cloud seeding to fight drought (Denver Post)
Faced with water shortages, growing populations and the threat that climate change could make matters worse, governments around the globe have increasingly turned to cloud seeding in an attempt to wring more rain and snow from the sky.
November 21, 2009--Asian carp may be near U.S. Great Lakes (Environmental News Network)
There are signs Asian carp may have breached barriers designed to keep the prolific fish out of the Great Lakes, which could spell ecological disaster for the vital source of fresh water, authorities said on Fri
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October 29, 2009--United States using less water than 35 years ago (USGS)
The United States is using less water than during the peak years of 1975 and 1980, according to water use estimates for 2005. Despite a 30 percent population increase during the past 25 years, overall water use has remained fairly stable according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report. The report shows that in 2005 Americans used 410 billion gallons per day, slightly less than in 2000.
August 21, 2009--City moves forward with small hydropower facility (Cortez Journal)
Cortez is powering up for the construction of new hydroelectric plant. The
city established a hydroelectric power enterprise during its Aug. 11
regular meeting and authorized loan documents for the approximately $2
million hydropower center, said City Manager Jay Harrington.
August 20, 2009--Ouray seeks to expand hydroelectric energy (Telluride Watch)
Ouray Mayor Bob Risch revealed efforts to expand the city’s
hydroelectric capabilities at Monday’s city council meeting that could
reduce energy bills and educate school children. Risch said the
city has applied for a grant from the Governor’s Energy Office for
about $20,000 to use water from the old Biota water line to generate
electricity near the city-owned Ouray Hot Springs pool.
July 8, 2009--Hydroelectric project could produce power for Crystal River (Crested Butte News)
Larry and Dana Darien would hate to see a good thing go to waste, especially a local source of energy.
May 13, 2009--Water war culminates in an unfettered Gunnison (Colorado Springs Gazette)
The largest waterfall in Colorado was here Wednesday, a gushing torrent that plunged 227 feet, surpassing Niagara Falls, swelling the Gunnison River to levels unprecedented in the age of dams and dive
October 17, 2008--New river outlet part of SDS plans (Pueblo Chieftain)
Colorado Springs is proposing to build an outlet from the north outlet of the Pueblo Dam as an alternative to tying into the joint-use manifold south of the river.
September 13, 2008--Bureau releases August-end status of Jackson Gulch, McPhee (Cortez Journal)
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released the August-end status of local reservoirs Jackson Gulch and McPhee. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States.
