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| Testing of the WET-NZ wave energy device at Oregon State University’s North Energy Test Site off of Newport OR in 2012. Photo credit: Delia Kelly, ODFW. Published with permission from Northwest Energy Innovations |
In 2008, the Governor issued an Executive Order directing state agencies to “protect coastal communities in siting wave energy projects”. In 2011, ODFW established the Ocean Energy Project to participate fully in Oregon state efforts to address the needs of this emerging industry and to work proactively to integrate new MRE development in a responsible way. ODFW does not advocate for or against development of MRE off of Oregon, and instead works to identify potential impacts on fish and wildlife potentially affected by such development and ways to avoid, minimize, or mitigate such impacts.
Contact:
Delia Kelly
Ocean Energy Coordinator
Marine Resources Program & Hydropower Program
2040 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR, 97365
Delia.R.Kelly@odfw.oregon.gov
541-857-2534 |
