| EventsFinding Solutions to Workforce Challenges
The waterpower industry is facing workforce-related challenges, including retaining experienced workers. Clean Currents, running the week of October 17…
| EventsBringing the Future Hydropower Workforce to the Industry
The Hiring for Hydro Unplugged program, administered by the Hydropower Foundation, is bringing a dozen soon-to-graduate university students in…
| PeopleHope is not a Plan – Ramping up Tomorrow’s Hydropower Workforce
If you are involved in the industry, you have heard the projections for hydropower and pumped storage. Things are…
| PeopleThe Mussel Monomyth: A Hero’s Journey
There is a hero amongst us in every river and stream system across North America, though discreet and unassuming,…
| PeopleAchieving an Exemplary Worker Safety Record: An Inside Look at One Hydro Asset Owner’s Approach
American Municipal Power shares how it has achieved an outstanding worker safety record -- no lost-time accidents since hiring…
| EventsWhy Industry Events Matter
A newcomer’s perspective on the importance of industry events and why they’re critical for communication, cooperation, and innovation.
| PeopleHelp the Hydro Industry — Complete Workforce Survey by May 6
Your feedback will help improve educational materials and initiatives for use in building a strong and diverse pipeline of…
| PeopleFinding the Future Hydropower Workforce – Applications Close May 8
This exciting new step for expanding hydropower workforce development represents an incredible opportunity for both students and employers. By…
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| EventsWaterpower Week Features Appearances by High-Level Policy Makers
From April 5-7, 2022, hundreds of individuals from industry, government, and the conservation community will hear from high-level policy…
| EventsDeputy Commissioner for Operations at Bureau of Reclamation to Speak at Waterpower Week in Washington
David Palumbo, Deputy Commissioner for Operations at the Bureau of Reclamation, will address attendees at the Waterpower Week in…
| PeopleNew Hydropower Prize Focuses on Grid Resiliency
A new challenge from the U.S. Department of Energy encourages diverse, multidisciplinary teams to solve some of the most…
| PeopleBuilding a Talented and Inclusive Waterpower Workforce
Looking for ways to effectively interact and partner with educators and students about STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
| Innovation/TechnologyDesigning Cities of the Future: Where Hydro Fits
Colin Sasthav won the Hydropower Foundation’s Hydro Think Tank Unplugged Competition™ , which took place during the 2021 Clean…
| PeopleThe Future of Waterpower: How to Address a Glaring Diversity Gap?
The National Hydropower Association’s new Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) group intends on addressing a glaring gap in diversity…
| PeopleMentorship Programs Serve Vital Role in Industry
Programs such as the Women in Hydropower Mentorship Program have many positive externalities and are mutually beneficial to both…
| PeopleMatching Passion with Passion: Insight from a Future Leader of Waterpower
Elliott Jackson, chair of the new Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) group organized by the National Hydropower Association, shares…
