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Press Releases
The latest news from WaterPower Canada.
A resilient recovery: an open letter from Canada’s clean energy sector
OTTAWA — As the conversation in Canada shifts from immediate relief to economic recovery, new questions will arise: what does […]
How blue power can spur a green recovery
BY ANNE-RAPHAËLLE AUDOUIN March 27, 2020 “Whatever that stimulus looks like, it will need to accomplish two things: get Canadians back […]
One of Canada’s National Treasures
BY ANNE-RAPHAËLLE AUDOUIN March 19, 2020 “If you’ve ever looked at a map of Canada, you’ll know that there’s a lot […]
HydroWorld News
The latest news from HydroWorld News.
Hydro’s birthplace in the U.S. Upper Midwest
Although opinions differ, it is generally accepted that the Upper Midwest of the U.S. is the birthplace of modern hydropower. The first hydropower plant to operate was installed in Michigan in 1880, and in 1882, the first hydro facility to serve private and commercial customers began operating in Wisconsin.
New POWERGEN award program seeks inspirational women of excellent character
In recognition of the widely acknowledged studies that show that organizations with gender equality perform better financially, this year POWERGEN International, along with partner UL, is launching a new awards program that seeks out women of good character.
Canadian government announces funding to support protection, recovery of aquatic species at risk
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, recently announced funding for the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk and the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk.