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Our exclusive Learning Management Space is designed to give members access to valuable educational resources, training, and content. This space is only available to members, providing a central hub for professional growth and ongoing learning.

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Hydro Primer Workshop: Introduction to Hydroelectric Power
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Mar 9

Introduction to Hydroelectric Power- Steve Meicke What are we talking about - Key components: dam, reservoir, turbine, generator - Basic...

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Hydro Primer Workshop: Hydrology – Understanding our fuel
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Date posted Mar 9

Hydrology – Understanding our fuel- John Chandler What is our fuel and how do we utilize it - Water management, ramp rates, forecasts

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Hydro Primer Workshop: Governors & Controls
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Date posted Mar 9

Governors & Controls by Roger Clarke-Johnson How do we control the fuel supply - Governors, wicket gates, servo motors, hydraulics,...

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Hydro Primer Workshop: Electrical Benefits of Hydro
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Mar 9

Electrical Benefits of Hydro by Casey Harman What is great about Hydro - Energy & Capacity and ancillary services and how are these are...

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Hydro Primer Workshop: Hydroelectric Licensing & Regulatory
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Mar 9

Who regulates what: - What are the regulations at play   - Who are key agency authorities - How does oversight differ between federal/non...

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Hydro Primer Workshops: Dam Safety & Security
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Mar 9

Session 6: Dam Safety & Security by Paul Lennemann - Keeping it safe and in compliance what can go wrong - What is dam safety and who does what,...

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Hydro Primer Workshop: License Implementation
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Mar 9

What are license measures with examples - Types of license measures & implementation

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Small Hydro Workshop Part 1
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Mar 9

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Shoreline Management Workshop Session 2: Common Challenges & Peer Insights
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Dec 11

NWHA's 2nd shoreline workshop used real-world scenarios to explore encroachment management, liability issues, and regulatory conflicts at hydro...

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Natural Resource Meeting: Fish-Friendly Turbine Technology and AI-Powered Fish Counting
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Dec 11

Natel Energy's Abe Schneider & Sterling Watson present on fish-friendly turbine runner designs. Peter Macleod from Innova Sea demonstrates HydroAI...

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Shoreline Management Workshop: Foundations of Shoreline Management
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Nov 5

NWHA hosted a virtual Shoreline Management Workshop with FERC staff, covering shoreline plans, license articles, and common challenges. Members...

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NREL Workforce Succession Planning Toolkit
Posted In: Learning Hub,
Date posted Oct 7

Toolkit designed to enhance knowledge transfer and ensure workforce continuity in hydropower.

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