METAP Webinar: Ecological Effects of Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Projects
August 19, 2010
This webinar, the fourth in a series for the State/Federal Marine Energy Technology Advancement Project (METAP), will review the ecological effects of Marine Hydrokinetic (MHK) projects and the regulatory response. To date, MHK systems and their impacts have not been widely tested. As more MHK projects are going through state and federal licensing applications, understanding of potential environmental impacts to aquatic organisms and marine ecosystems is increasing. This webinar will focus on the MHK environmental permitting process in the US, the environmental challenges posed by MHK projects, risk evaluation and potential mitigation strategies.
Categories: Technology
Related Project: Marine Energy Technology Advancement Project
Speakers:
- Dr. Rodney Cluck, Chief, Environmental Sciences Branch, Dept. of Interior
- Andrea Copping, Senior Program Manager for Coastal and Marine Waters, Marine Sciences Laboratory, Pacific NW National Lab
- Dr.Howard Hanson, Scientific Director, Center for Ocean Energy Technology, Florida Atlantic University
- Bridgett Lohrman, Fish Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA
- Tim Konnert and Ken Hogan, Fish Biologist, Office of Energy Projects, Division of Hydropower Licensing, FERC
Event Materials:
- Stressors and Receptors: Proposed evaluation of environmental effects of an Oregon Wave Energy Project
- Ecological Characterization of Potential MHK Resource Areas: Current and Future Studies of the US Department of Interior
- Evaluating Environmental Risks of Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Development
- Commission Environmental Studies in the FERC Licensing Process
- Environmental Challenges of Harnessing the Florida Current for MHK Energy
- Ecological Effects of Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Projects Webinar Recording
