HydroVision International 2019

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Session 1G: Water Without Borders: Conflicts and Challenges (Room B117-119)

24 Jul 19

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Water and Environment

Speaker(s): Brett Dumas, Environmental Affairs Director, Idaho Power Company; Helen Locher, Independent Consultant, Helen Locher Consulting; Raphael Torres, Executive Advisor, Water Supply and Hydro Power Resources, California Department of Water Resources; Andrew Munro, Senior Manager, External Affairs and Communications, Grant County Public Utility District

Moderator(s): Heidi Wahto, Principal, Licensing & Regulatory Lead, Stantec;

From state to country border challenges, there are many examples of hydropower projects that are impacted by cross-border issues. Projects located on rivers that cross borders face challenges with multiple state agencies involved. When rivers cross borders, international negotiations require diplomacy to prevent conflicts. This session will include discussions on technical challenges ranging from water quality to competition for scarce water. The topics discussed include examples from the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. as well as international projects. Key areas of interest that will be discussed include social issues, environmental concerns, land ownership conflicts, water use, and food supply.

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