NOR'WESTER NEWSLETTER ISSUE #450                                                                              

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December 9, 2013

In This Issue:
PNWA Vice President provides testimony to House members at Columbia River Treaty hearing
Career opportunities at the Port of Cascade Locks and Columbia Basin Irrigation District

PNWA Vice President provides testimony to House members at Columbia River Treaty hearing 

 

Today, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings and Ranking Member Peter DeFazio held an oversight field hearing on the Columbia River Treaty. PNWA Senior Vice President Paul Amos, President of the Columbia River Pilots, provided testimony outlining the value of the river system and the critical importance of thoroughly evaluating the impacts of proposed changes to water flow. Click here to view a copy of his testimony. Other participants included the Bonneville Power Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, public power representatives, and local stakeholders.

As previously reported, PNWA has been working to highlight navigation, irrigation, and hydropower as part of the ongoing Treaty review process. For more information on the Columbia River Treaty, visit PNWA's website.

Career opportunities at the Port of Cascade Locks and Columbia Basin Irrigation District 

 

The Columbia Basin Irrigation District is seeking a Staff Engineer. The position will be open until January 3rd. To view the job listing, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Melody Evangelisto.

The Port of Cascade Locks is seeking a General Manager. Click here to view the full job listing, applications will be accepted until January 3rd. Please contact Paul Koch with questions.