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Water Power
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Columbia Basin Project 
 Describes this multipurpose development that utilizes "a portion of the resources of the Columbia River in the central part of the State of Washington." Presents the benefits and history of the project and provides extensive data on water, engineering, power plants, dams, and related projects. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Columbia%20Basin%20Project&pageType=ProjectPage Topics: Water Last updated Jul 20, 2009 DisasterHelp
This site from the U.S. government provides "information and services relating to ... disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation." Topics include hurricanes and other natural disasters, terrorism, disease, and power outages. http://www.disasterhelp.gov Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Science, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Harvesting Clean Energy
Focusing on wind power, biomass power and fuel, solar power for watering stock, and geothermal heating, this site serves "as a clearinghouse for making energy projects happen in Washington [state], Oregon, Montana and Idaho." The site includes information about policies and incentives, questions and answers about alternative energy, and other resources for Northwest rural farmers and landowners. http://www.harvestcleanenergy.org Topics: Agriculture, Business, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Technology, Water Last updated Oct 10, 2005 The Hetch Hetchy Study
In 2005 the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reviewing existing studies on the impacts of restoring the Hetch Hetchy Valley (near Yosemite, California) that would entail removing the Hetch Hetchy dam and reservoir, which currently supply water and power to the San Francisco Bay Area. The site includes an overview of the restoration study scope and process, documents, and links to related information. http://hetchhetchy.water.ca.gov Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Electrical Energy, Energy, Parks, Water Last updated Mar 22, 2005 The Power of the Columbia
This site uses graphics, sound, and video to showcase the Columbia River, which flows through British Columbia, Washington state, and Oregon. It traces the Columbia's beginnings as a stream in the Canadian mountains and describes the basin's geologic history. Explains hydropower concepts such as multipurpose dams, the hydrologic cycle, power generation, flood control, river navigation, fish passage, irrigation, and power storage. From the Bonneville Power Administration. http://www.bpa.gov/Power/pl/columbia/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Geography, Water Last updated Nov 22, 2004 Power Outages
Information on how to prepare for an electrical power outage, what to do during a blackout, and safety tips for water, food, generators, and more. Available in several languages. From the Washington State Department of Health in cooperation with the Emergency Management Division of the Washington State Military Department. http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/power.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Technology, Water Last updated Feb 16, 2009 The Solar Cooking Archive
A sizable collection of resources about marshaling the sun's heat for the specific purpose of cooking. Chefs can find easy-to-build designs for energy efficient solar cookers and a directory of manufacturers of ready-made ovens. There is a model alternative energy science project, a bibliography of cookbooks and technical handbooks, a searchable discussion group, and articles reporting on the use and benefits of off the grid solar cooking and water pasteurization in developing nations worldwide. http://www.solarcooking.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Energy, Recipes & Food Preparation, Technology, Water Last updated Aug 25, 2004 Washington State University (WSU) Extension: Drought Alert
"Access WSU Extension publications and news releases about drought concerns and issues, a list of experts on related subjects, and a list of useful links from other organizations and agencies." Publications and experts are listed under categories such as crops, irrigation, livestock, home, and garden. Links include state and federal agencies, weather forecasting, monitoring, fire, irrigation, indoor water conservation, emergency assistance, hydroelectric power, and other university resources on drought. http://drought.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Water, Weather Last updated Mar 14, 2005 William Mulholland (1855-1935)
A brief biography of William Mulholland, former head of the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, designer of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, and the man widely held responsible for the St. Francis Dam collapse. http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/i_r/mulholland.htm Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: People, California: Science, Los Angeles & Environs, Notable People, Science, Technology, Water Last updated Oct 2, 2004 William Mulholland: The Man Who Built the First Los Angeles Aqueduct
A biography of "the first American engineer to utilize hydraulic sluicing to build a dam." From the Los Angeles (City) Department of Water and Power. http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp000506.jsp Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: People, California: Science, Los Angeles & Environs, Notable People, Science, Technology, Water Last updated Oct 2, 2004 |
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