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US
Army Corps of Engineers, Hydroelectric Design Center
The Hydroelectric Design Center exists to serve the Corps' District
Offices in executing their hydroelectric and pumping plant missions.
US
Bureau of Reclamation
The Bureau of Reclamation manages, develops, and protects water
and related resources for the United States government. This page
provides information on Hydropower and Power Facilities that are
part of the Bureau's activities.
US Department
of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Hydropower Program develops,
conducts, and coordinates research and development with industry
and other Federal agencies to improve the technical, societal, and
environmental benefits of hydropower.
US
Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency Network, Hydropower Resources
This office develops and deploys efficient and clean energy
technologies to meet the nation's energy needs.
Associations and Groups
American Public
Power Association
A service organization for the nation's more than 2000 community
owned, locally controlled, not for profit electric utilities.
Edison Electric Institute
EEI's mission focuses on advocating public policy; expanding market
opportunities; and providing strategic business information.
EPRI
The Renewable Technology Options and Green Power Marketing program
provides information on the status, performance, and cost of renewable
generating technology.
Foundation for Water
and Energy Education (FWEE)
Provides current and balanced information about hydropower resources
in the Northwest
National Hydropower
Association
Dedicated to representing the interests of the hydropower industry.
United States Society
of Large Dams
A professional organization dedicated to advancing the technology
of dams.
Water
Wheel Factory
Shares knowledge and history of making water wheels and small turbines.
Education
Nature
of Water Power
An interdisciplinary, thematic science unit providing hands-on activities
for grade 4-8 students to learn about hydropower and the environment.
Kids
In The Creek
BPA program provides students with a simple method of assessing
the long-term health of a stream by viewing and identifying the
aquatic insects and observing the world they inhabit.
Project NEED
NEED's mission is to promote an energy conscious and educated society
by creating effective networks to design and deliver objective,
multi-sided energy education programs.
Dr. E's
Energy Lab
Student Activities from the US Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency
Network.
EcoIQ
EcoIQ provides diverse on-line resources regarding energy production
and development activities that support a sustainable future.
Energy Information
Administration
Energy Activities Kids Page.
EPA,
Office of Water
Projects, art and experiments to involve kids and students with
environmental protection.
National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation is a unique 501 (c) 3 non-profit
educational organization dedicated to the development, dissemination,
and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs,
and courses.
US
Fish and Wildlife Service: Kids Corner
Materials to assist with teaching and learning about endangered
species.
US Geological
Survey: Water Science for Schools
Offers information on many aspects of water, including an interactive
center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
International Hydro Resources
Canadian
Hydropower Association
This national trade association is dedicated to representing the
interests of the hydropower industry.
Connecting
Power
An information service that networks individuals and services
within the hydropower industry.
Hydro
Review Worldwide
International magazine focused on providing a worldwide network
for sharing practical, technical information and expertise on hydroelectric
power and the safety of dams.
Hydro
World Alert
Newletter provides timely business information for hydropower vendors.
International
Hydropower Association
The International Hydropower Association tackles social, environmental,
technical, financial and strategic issues that restrict the use
of hydropower resources.
International
Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)
A non-governmental organisation which provides a forum for the exchange
of knowledge and experience in dam engineering.
International
Energy Agency, Hydropower
International coalition striving to provide balanced information
regarding hydropower as an energy resource.
International
Journal on Hydropower and Dams
Source of technical and business information for the hydroelectric
and dam engineering professions.
International
Small Hydro Atlas
International Development of Small Hydro
World Commission
on Dams
International study team reviewed the development and effectiveness
of large dams globally, and possible alternatives.
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