My understanding is that the dams will use their normal overflow which drops water about 12 feet to turn turbines. It will not be as effective as a big drop lake dan but will turn out a constant flow of energy into the grid at low cost. The dams are in place and paid for by your tax dollars so how about we make a profit off them.Lots of major rivershave these in place, not just the Mississippi.
Hey Little Feather;
I don't know how micro hydro would work economically but here along the Mississippi River we are looking at retrofitting the lock and dam system to produce low flow generation facilities on a fairly small scale that do seem to be economically feasable. about any running stream can be made to produce electricity now we just have to figure out how to prouce it economically.
No offense taken Charles, I've always been a supporter of Native American rights as well, and believe Palin can come around to what you'd want.
About Water power issues, take heed of a guy a little south of Alaska, if you have not see what he is up to. TR Anderson, and his new billion $$ corporation is setting up a conglomerate of companies on alternate energy and emergency housing and services, in the State of Washington.
One of his companies has another guy, who did what these Florida folks did, working for him on water powered vehicles. Check the friends on my page, one has a graphic of a cartoon shield, that is him. Contact him, he won't give up much yet about what technology his new corporation will be sponsoring, but he definitely has one of his divisions racing to get this water-powered tech to the forefront. When he viewed my videos, he was well aware of all such aspects.
I paid close attention during the presidential debate. Obama mentioned that we need to break our dependence on foreign oil twice as often as McCain, yet the Pickins Plan Poll showed most people thought McCain made the strongest statement about getting us off of our dependence on foreign oil.
Both candidates made good points about our dependence on foreign oil and the need for alternative energy, but there was a difference.
McCain stressed the need to drill for more oil, and build many more nuclear reactors. Alternative energy took a backstage in his plan.
Obama stressed the need to upgrade our infrastructure so we can take advantage of alternative energy; alternative energy takes front stage in his plan, and that it must be accomplished in 10 years. Drilling and nuclear energy takes the backstage in his plan.
Thus Obama’s plan fits better with the Pickens Plan, and we would see more progress with his plan.
I leave this for you & those passing this way. Our new video "WE'VE HAD ENOUGH - NO TANKS!" The style is animated cartoon. Please feel free to attach it to personal emails, to attract others to the Plan.
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Native American nonprofit to focus on green-collar careers
Posted: August 26, 2008
by: Staff Reports / Indian Country Today
AUSTIN, Texas - A new Native-operated 501(c)(3) is turning its focus on green-collar careers for American Indians and veterans.
Native Workplace is officially announcing its new effort to help the community connect with the thousands of careers created by growth in renewable energy industries.
Its mission is to promote green-collar careers and to develop an American Indian and veteran work force for green industries.
Making www.nativeworkplace.com a hub for information regarding green growth in Indian country as well as an educational site is also in the works.
''We realized that there wasn't a place where people could learn about the different types of careers in green energy and the skill sets involved,'' said Cristala Mussato-Allen, founder and executive director of NWP. ''People have no idea what these jobs require or how they are defined.''
The nonprofit is focusing on two main goals: educating the community and recruiting tribal members and veterans into training and employment nationwide.
The organization will be hosting ''Green Collar Career Day'' events where the community can learn about these new jobs. Events will be a combined effort with on-site recruitment into local training, on-the-job training employment, and certification opportunities.
Affordable entry-level training is already available at some schools near tribal communities, and expansion into tribal colleges is under way. Many of the employment opportunities are on-the-job training, so tribal members can be working, learning and receiving a paycheck from day one.
''Indian country is poised to fill the work force void the renewable industry is currently experiencing. Tribal communities, both rural and urban, are located near growing opportunities,'' said Lee Ann TallBear, who chairs the board of directors. ''These careers are a perfect fit for who we are as Native people.''
The organization hopes schools use the site as a place for creating green education and career projects.
Additional resources provided include nationwide listings of Native chambers of commerce, urban Indian centers and tribal colleges, as well as green Native businesses, green grants for tribes, green tribal news and links to other Native environmental organizations.
''We are excited at the possibilities of our community being in the forefront of these new jobs. Besides the obvious contribution we will be making to save our sacred sources, it gives us a chance to learn trades that provide secure income and an opportunity for business development,'' Mussato-Allen said.
For more information, visit www.nativeworkplace.com
If the White Man had learned from the Native Americans,
we wouldn't be living in this Toxic Waste Dump!
Instead of celebrating Thanksgiving Day by pumping on the pounds, we should be giving thanks to the Indians whom,
despite the threat to the own existance, saved the starving English Settlers.
Hi Charles!
Please see this: An Open Letter to the President and the Congress of the United States;
Please sign this Petition...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/STAY08/index.html
Charles - ex-stagehand I.A.T.S.E. Local 281! Did you join my group - Actors, Directors & Production Artists (click here)
Join if, you want - I'm trying to put together a documentary - we'll see - may/may not be viable - glad we have the Native Am. Wind Power in common - & sure hope Tribal council etc. people show & talk. Re: KY - originally I'm a Hoosier - I've never emailed so many Congressmen/women & Senators in my life. Yes, we'll stay in touch.
Thanks for joining our Native American Wind Power group. We are looking to help develop wind power opportunities on tribal land. This may be either to power tribal facilities or for generating revenue for the tribe.
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I don't know how micro hydro would work economically but here along the Mississippi River we are looking at retrofitting the lock and dam system to produce low flow generation facilities on a fairly small scale that do seem to be economically feasable. about any running stream can be made to produce electricity now we just have to figure out how to prouce it economically.
About Water power issues, take heed of a guy a little south of Alaska, if you have not see what he is up to. TR Anderson, and his new billion $$ corporation is setting up a conglomerate of companies on alternate energy and emergency housing and services, in the State of Washington.
One of his companies has another guy, who did what these Florida folks did, working for him on water powered vehicles. Check the friends on my page, one has a graphic of a cartoon shield, that is him. Contact him, he won't give up much yet about what technology his new corporation will be sponsoring, but he definitely has one of his divisions racing to get this water-powered tech to the forefront. When he viewed my videos, he was well aware of all such aspects.
Both candidates made good points about our dependence on foreign oil and the need for alternative energy, but there was a difference.
McCain stressed the need to drill for more oil, and build many more nuclear reactors. Alternative energy took a backstage in his plan.
Obama stressed the need to upgrade our infrastructure so we can take advantage of alternative energy; alternative energy takes front stage in his plan, and that it must be accomplished in 10 years. Drilling and nuclear energy takes the backstage in his plan.
Thus Obama’s plan fits better with the Pickens Plan, and we would see more progress with his plan.
Any thoughts on this.
Sit back, relax & have a giggle!
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Posted: August 26, 2008
by: Staff Reports / Indian Country Today
AUSTIN, Texas - A new Native-operated 501(c)(3) is turning its focus on green-collar careers for American Indians and veterans.
Native Workplace is officially announcing its new effort to help the community connect with the thousands of careers created by growth in renewable energy industries.
Its mission is to promote green-collar careers and to develop an American Indian and veteran work force for green industries.
Making www.nativeworkplace.com a hub for information regarding green growth in Indian country as well as an educational site is also in the works.
''We realized that there wasn't a place where people could learn about the different types of careers in green energy and the skill sets involved,'' said Cristala Mussato-Allen, founder and executive director of NWP. ''People have no idea what these jobs require or how they are defined.''
The nonprofit is focusing on two main goals: educating the community and recruiting tribal members and veterans into training and employment nationwide.
The organization will be hosting ''Green Collar Career Day'' events where the community can learn about these new jobs. Events will be a combined effort with on-site recruitment into local training, on-the-job training employment, and certification opportunities.
Affordable entry-level training is already available at some schools near tribal communities, and expansion into tribal colleges is under way. Many of the employment opportunities are on-the-job training, so tribal members can be working, learning and receiving a paycheck from day one.
''Indian country is poised to fill the work force void the renewable industry is currently experiencing. Tribal communities, both rural and urban, are located near growing opportunities,'' said Lee Ann TallBear, who chairs the board of directors. ''These careers are a perfect fit for who we are as Native people.''
The organization hopes schools use the site as a place for creating green education and career projects.
Additional resources provided include nationwide listings of Native chambers of commerce, urban Indian centers and tribal colleges, as well as green Native businesses, green grants for tribes, green tribal news and links to other Native environmental organizations.
''We are excited at the possibilities of our community being in the forefront of these new jobs. Besides the obvious contribution we will be making to save our sacred sources, it gives us a chance to learn trades that provide secure income and an opportunity for business development,'' Mussato-Allen said.
For more information, visit www.nativeworkplace.com
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your circle of friends.
Lets keep in touch.
Kim
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we wouldn't be living in this Toxic Waste Dump!
Instead of celebrating Thanksgiving Day by pumping on the pounds, we should be giving thanks to the Indians whom,
despite the threat to the own existance, saved the starving English Settlers.
Peace!
Please see this: An Open Letter to the President and the Congress of the United States;
Please sign this Petition...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/STAY08/index.html
Be well,
Bruce
Join if, you want - I'm trying to put together a documentary - we'll see - may/may not be viable - glad we have the Native Am. Wind Power in common - & sure hope Tribal council etc. people show & talk. Re: KY - originally I'm a Hoosier - I've never emailed so many Congressmen/women & Senators in my life. Yes, we'll stay in touch.
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