Renewable power play Sep 21, 2009
Canadian companies have proposed building "run of the river" hydroelectric projects on 18 rivers that feed into the inlet, and opponents fear the electricity could be sent south to meet California's demand for renewable power. Such projects don't use large dams, but they do divert part of each river's flow to run through a turbine. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Water agency drops water plan Aug 28, 2009
Other water-supply uncertainties have arisen as a result of reductions in Eel River diversions through the Potter Valley power house, an outdated flow regime dictated by conditions that no longer apply, and riparian diversions by agricultural users along the run of the river, virtually all of which are unregulated. Sonoma Public Works Director Milenka Bates said the water agency's decision was "a pretty strong action on their part. It's troubling. It will have an impact on the city. We will have... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
10 most romantic B&Bs Feb 12, 2009
If Washington states weather keeps guests inside, Run of the River Inn and Refuge in Leavenworth is a cozy log cabin with river rock accents, warm fires, plush furniture, exposed logs and four-post beds. Casa Obelisco, near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, sits on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mumbai attacks a blow to Pakistan and India: Qureshi Feb 7, 2009
He said Pakistan has huge economic potential with the fifth largest coal reserves in the world and over 30,000 MW of hydel potential in the run of the river projects alone. Pakistan, the foreign minister said, can also act as a hub, linking Central Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. (Tehran Times)
