DESCRIPTION

Water is the fuel for hydropower, is critical for the environment and irrigation, and impacts every aspects of our lives and economy.  Any changes to the water supply due to shifts in hydrology or other causes can have extensive impacts.  This session is focused on practical examples of adapting to hydrologic changes.  We also touch on related topics such as decarbonization and hydropower’s value in this transition, climate change, and sustainability because water is a central aspect of these topics.  We are working hard to be pragmatic and avoid being political.

This Panel is within the Technical, Dam Safety, and Engineering Track at the conference. 
 
This is a general interest topic relevant to anyone working in the Northwest.  

Moderator:
Mark Jones, HDR

Panelists:  

• Patty Billion NHC
• John Chandler, PSE
• Brian Stevens, US Bureau of Reclamation

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