FROM WAVES TO WATTS: ELECTRIC POWER FROM THE STRAIT & PUGET SOUND

By Dr. Jeffrey Ward, Pacific Northwest National Lab, Battelle Marine Sciences Lab, Sequim.

~ What’s the status and science of tide and current harnessing projects in our area?
~ Where might they be located?
~ What are the pros & cons?
~ What are some other considerations?
~ How close are they to installation?

ENERGY ECONOMIC$ ON THE HOMEFRONT

By Mattias Jarvegren, Clallam County Public Utility District.

$ Where’s the best “bang for the buck” in home energy efficiency upgrades?
$ Which of your appliances is the biggest e-hog?
$ What tips & tools can our Public Utility District give you to make your home more comfortable, efficient, and economically fit?

Wednesday, Dec. 8th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Free presentation @ the Feiro Marine Life Center on the Port Angeles City Pier, 315 N. Lincoln St.

Sponsored by W.S.U. Beach Watchers of Clallam County.

Graciously hosted by the Feiro Marine Life Center.

For more information, please call (360)565-2619.

Conservation District Annual Meeting 12-8

The annual public meeting of the Jefferson County Conservation District is set for Wednesday, December 8, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the WSU Extension “Spruce Room” in the Shold Business Park on Rhody Dr., Port Hadlock. The annual meeting is an opportunity for the community to hear about Conservation District programs, and provide input, comments and suggestions to the Conservation District Board of Supervisors regarding District programs. This information will be used to help develop the District's annual and long-range plans.

The program will include a presentation on the “Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) – The First 10 Years”. CREP is a voluntary program utilizing federal and state resources to achieve long-term protection of land along salmon streams. CREP encourages farmers to place environmentally sensitive land near streams in a tree/shrub cover for 10 – 15 years. In return, landowners receive annual payments and are reimbursed for establishing the conservation practices such as fencing and tree planting. Jerry Clarke, who manages the program in Jefferson Co., will talk about the successes and challenges of the program through its first 10 years, and the new components that are now available to landowners.

In addition to the presentation on CREP the Conservation District will give an update on projects accomplished in the past year and plans for the future. For more information go to http://www.jeffersoncd.org/ or contact the District office at 360-385-4105.