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What eels really want for Christmas, FishSafe™ turbines in the EU, freshwater conservation and 3X renewables united by hydropower. Our last update of 2023.

While waterpower and conservation have had a fraught historical relationship, there is movement to align around the common goal of combating climate change.

A fascinating talk about Natel FishSafe™ turbines, presented by Andreas Fürst of Energie Steiermark—owner/operator of Europe's first RHT—and by Natel's own Abe Schneider & Sterling Watson.

Nearly half of the world’s fish species live in freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands, even though those represent less than 0.01% of the Earth’s water.

Power Engineering highlights the opportunity that FishSafe™ turbines present for hydropower to make a dramatic sustainability upgrade and lead the way for other renewables.

The presentation that Sterling and Abe gave at the Sustainability in Hydropower Conference at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology this spring is now online. Check it out!

Flip to page 26 to read HydroLeader's in-depth conversation with Gia about FishSafe™ turbine designs, earning Low-Impact Hydropower certifications, and learning about climate change from an early age.

Eel passage at high speed, fish-safe retrofits to transform the hydro fleet, new DOE-funded projects, and the "mussel" behind clean water.

Abe Schneider and Sterling Watson lay out the argument for FishSafe™ turbines in this paper published in The International Journal of Hydropower & Dams, Issue 5.

The World Wildlife Fund, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers and AECOM featured Natel in a playbook for engineers to learn about sustainable infrastructure development.