April 20, 2021 - NWAEP Lunch and Learn: Removing Lower Snake River Dams - Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't
Dr. James Conca presents both sides of removing the Lower Snake River Dams in this highly informative presentation. The presentation, spurred by legislation by an Idaho congressperson seeking to end the salmon wars, reviews the benefits and drawbacks of taking such action. This discussion covers dams in general, their numbers, uses, and removal, and asks the question - what low carbon alternatives do we have to replace hydropower?
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April 11, 2018 - NAEP Webinar: NEPA Legislative and Policy Update
The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) is proud to host its annual NEPA Policy and Legislative Update. The April 11th webinar will provide current information on federal infrastructure initiatives including the FAST Act, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, the Permitting Dashboard, Executive Order 13807, and related policies such as One Federal Decision. Presentations will be made by representatives from The White House Council on Environmental Quality and the Permitting Council. The panel will also include an esteemed NEPA attorney providing an industry perspective on these significant policies and initiatives.See slides saved HERE