FALL REGIONAL WORKSHOP



September 18-19, 2023

Idaho Power Headquarters, Boise, ID

NWHA hosted our first ever event in Idaho continuing the popular event, Fall Regional Workshop.  

The content focused on coordination. Topics within the theme of coordination included licensing, partnerships, orchestrating operations, federal/private partnerships, basin coordination, and the important topic of water coordination. 

Who attended? Hydropower practitioners working in the fields of natural resources, legislative and regulatory, cross agency coordination, water managers, license implementation, and resource planning team members.  

The event featured a tour to Swan Falls on September 18th. Information about the tour can be found below.  
 
Attendees received 10 professional development hours, opportunities to network with colleagues in our industry through various networking opportunities, and the opportunity to see a very unique hydropower project on the Snake River. 

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The agenda for Fall Regional Workshop is available by clicking above under agenda. 

Tour of Idaho Power's Swan Falls Project
On Monday, September 18th, attendees were invited to visit Swan Falls which was the first power plant built on the Snake River. Located near Kuna, Idaho, at river mile 457.7, the original plant was built in 1901 to supply electricity to nearby mines. Idaho Power acquired the plant in 1916. Originally there were 10 generators rated at 10,400 kilowatts which were decommissioned in 1994 along with the old powerhouse. That powerhouse is now a historic display. A new powerhouse with two generating units called "pit turbines," was completed in 1994 which increased the project's nameplate generating capacity to 27,170 kilowatts.

Participants traveled to visit the original powerhouse which includes a museum, the newly developed powerhouse, and a peek into the unique landscape of the region.  Registration was $50 and included transportation, water, and snacks. The tour was the morning of September 18th prior to the workshop start. 
    
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Terms of Registration
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Early bird pricing before August 18th:
Members- $275
Non-Members- $375
After 8/18:
Members- $375
Non-Members- $475
Tour of Swan Falls- $50- Includes transportation, water, and snacks. 

Professional Development Hours 
Attendees at the Fall Regional Workshop received 10 hours of professional development education.  

Sponsorship Opportunities
Workshop Sponsor
Sponsors supported this workshop through marketing opportunities. This year's sponsorship package included one registration to workshop inclusion in marketing for the event on the event website, onsite recognition of support throughout the event, and logo placement on all materials on-site. This sponsorship package was $800 and was secured through clicking on sponsor now above.  
Presenting Sponsor- SOLD OUT
In addition there was one special sponsorship opportunity available for this workshop.  Be the official presenting sponsor of the workshop as the network reception sponsor.  Sponsorship included special logo placement onsite, logo placement during networking reception, prominent logo placement on all marketing materials on-site as presenting sponsor, and special thanks during the reception and at the workshop.  This year’s reception was at an off-site location making it a spectacular opportunity for sponsors wishing to make a big impact. 

The Venue- Idaho Power's Headquarters in downtown Boise
​With over 210 days of sunshine, a walkable downtown, filled with over 100 unique restaurants, breweries, and the mountains close by, attendees will be sure to find ways to explore Idaho with colleagues. Located right downtown, Idaho Power's Headquarters is located at 1221 West Idaho St. Boise, ID 83702. 

Hotels
NWHA has secured two hotels with group rates within about a mile of the workshop location.  
SpringHill Suites Boise Parkcenter- Group rate of $159 (normally $202). 
Residence Inn Downtown-University- Group rate of $179 (normally $265)
Reservations are first come-first served, available until filled, and must be made prior to August 25th. 

To make a reservation at either of these hotels, please click here. 

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THANK YOU TO OUR WORKSHOP SPONSORS

                

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