Episode 514 - Dam the Su?

In this episode, Melis Coady (Susitna River Coalition) explains the proposed Susitna‑Watana hydroelectric dam. We discuss its scale, potential impacts on salmon and local communities, and seismic risk. We also talk about the project’s history, funding pressures from public and private investors, and the renewable strategies like distributed wind, solar, and small hydro.

Photo by Sarah Ann Loreth