Posted on Aug 20, 2021
Could a new fish passage system help Snake River salmon?
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Whooshh Innovations said its fish passage system could transport salmon quickly over the Snake River dams – and generate $60 million over 10 years by diverting water from fish ladders to hydropower turbines.
One Northwest company thinks it may have a better way to help adult salmon make it up and over the Snake River dams.
Yes, you read that right – over the roughly 100-foot-tall dams.
Whooshh Innovations has deployed its fish passage technology at dams and other obstructions on rivers around the world from the United States to Canada to Norway.
Company officials have met with federal agencies and have presented a draft proposal to lawmakers. Moreover, company officials said, this innovation could generate $60 million over 10 years by diverting water from fish ladders to hydropower turbines.
One Northwest company thinks it may have a better way to help adult salmon make it up and over the Snake River dams.
Yes, you read that right – over the roughly 100-foot-tall dams.
Whooshh Innovations has deployed its fish passage technology at dams and other obstructions on rivers around the world from the United States to Canada to Norway.
Company officials have met with federal agencies and have presented a draft proposal to lawmakers. Moreover, company officials said, this innovation could generate $60 million over 10 years by diverting water from fish ladders to hydropower turbines.
Could a new fish passage system help Snake River salmon?
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MSG Stan Hutchison
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - Me too. I make a mean Cajun Blackened Salmon with Asparagus and dirty rice, with a spicy shrimp cocktail for an appetizer.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
MSG Stan Hutchison - I Don't Know about "Spicy" having been stationed in Washington State and Alaska I Prefer My Salmon a Little More Au Natural.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - OK, I can do that. Baked with shallots and basil. Roasted red potatoes and corn on the cob?
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MSG Stan Hutchison
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - I used to go out to Pike Place and eat at a Crab Pot. After we would buy whatever was fresh.
Those guys really put on a show at the fish markets.
Those guys really put on a show at the fish markets.
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Crazy idea, but it apparently works, the world can never have too much Salmon.
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