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Hydropower Knowledge Base
Expand Your Hydropower Knowledge Expand Your Hydropower Knowledge The knowledge base is the best place to explore nuanced deep dives into specific topics regarding hydropower in the Northwest. Below is a list of posts covering these topics, and we recommend bookmarking this…
Environmental impacts of hydropower
The devastating impacts of climate change on the environment are numerous, and it is our responsibility to protect and preserve the world around us. Part of that responsibility is to look at ways to reduce the impact of our energy…
The impact of climatechange on hydropower
The effect of climate change on hydropower The effect of climate change on hydropower There’s no denying that climate change is likely to fundamentally impact how we generate energy and maintain our grid. In the Northwest, roughly half of all…
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Northwest RiverPartners’ Statement on Columbia River System Operations Ruling
Vancouver, Washington–February 27, 2026– Northwest RiverPartners and our coalition of utilities, ports, and community organizations continues to urge regional leaders to convene a collaborative, science-based process to protect and support Columbia River salmon populations and sustain our region’s multi-benefit hydropower…
“Collaboration Over Litigation” Encouraged as February 6 U.S. District Court Date Looms for Future Columbia River System Operations
A diverse coalition representing millions of electric customers, businesses, farmers, river operators, and workers prepares to vigorously support the Northwest’s hydropower system in federal court, while renewing calls for regional leaders to join them in finding sustainable solutions that put…
Pacific Northwest residents worried about electricity costs more than climate change, according to recent polling
New survey shows people concerned about rising energy costs and strongly support our region’s hydroelectric system Vancouver, Washington–December 8, 2025–Pacific Northwest residents are feeling the pressure of rising energy costs, according to recent opinion polling commissioned by Northwest RiverPartners. In…
Hydropower Survey Results
Hydropower stands out as the most valued energy source by Pacific Northwest residents, according to recent polling. As rising electricity costs continue to be a top concern, residents strongly support hydroelectric dams as an important source of clean energy for…