Solar power grows in the Northwest, Cold water hangouts in a hot river, NW Efficiency Exchange, Idaho salmon studies, F&W manager job announcement
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News about energy and natural resources in the Pacific Northwest

Solar Power Grows in the Pacific Northwest

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The cost of solar has decreased dramatically, helping to spur its growth in the Northwest as several utility-scale solar PV projects in Southern Idaho and Southeastern Oregon are about to come online. Read more.

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JUNE 14-15 : Council Meeting in Redmond, Oregon

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Cold-Water Hangouts in a Hot River

Water scientists are searching the Columbia River Basin for the cold-water places where salmon can rest when the water temperature goes lethal.

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Northwest Efficiency Exchange 2016 in Coeur d’Alene

See interviews and a wrap-up of the conference held in April highlighting trends, opportunities, and challenges in energy efficiency.

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Hatcheries and Wild Salmon: Results From Nearly 30 Years of Study

Researchers in Idaho find hatcheries can help stabilize a declining salmon population, but not permanently.

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Job Announcement: Fish and Wildlife Division Senior Manager

See the position description and apply by June 24.

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