Get to know CRSP MC’s new manager
On May 22, Rodney Bailey became senior vice president and manager of the Colorado River Storage Project Management Center.
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Electrofishing Keeps Green River Healthy
On April 25-26, Colorado River Storage Project Management Center staff assisted in the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ biannual trout electrofishing survey.
WAPA Joins with Tucson Electric Power to Rebuild Transmission Line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2022 CONTACT: Eric Barendsen, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 303-704-0765 LAKEWOOD, Colorado – Today, WAPA and Tucson Electric Power announced a joint participation agreement to rebuild approximately 60 miles of the Parker-Davis Project transmission system. By collaborating with TEP, WAPA can upgrade a large section of the Parker-Davis Project infrastructure without increasing WAPA’s transmission rates. […]
Estes Park Transmission Line Rebuild Beginning Aug. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2022 CONTACT: Lisa Meiman, mediarelations[at]wapa.gov, 720.962.7411 LAKEWOOD, Colo. –Western Area Power Administration will start construction on a long-anticipated project to replace the power lines in the Town of Estes Park and Roosevelt National Forest in northern Colorado beginning Aug. 1. WAPA hired Barnard Construction Company, Inc., to replace two, 16-mile, wood transmission […]
WAPA Finalizes Rail Tie Wind Project Environmental Review, Approves Record of Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2022 CONTACT: Eric Barendsen, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 303-704-0765 LAKEWOOD, Colorado – Today, Western Area Power Administration announced a record of decision, or ROD, approving the interconnection of the proposed Rail Tie Wind Project to WAPA’s transmission system. Over the past three years, WAPA has been evaluating two interconnection requests submitted by ConnectGen Albany County […]
Get to Know UGP’S Regional Manager
In July 2021, Lloyd Linke assumed the role of senior vice president and Upper Great Plains regional manager.
Crow Tribe Right-Of-Way Grant Renewal Issued
WAPA has the distinct pleasure of working directly with Native American Tribes.
Science Bowls Endure as Virtual Events
WAPA is a proud supporter of the National Science Bowl and hosts a number of regional events each year.
Celebrate Pride Month
In June, we celebrate the valuable contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer – or LGBTQ+ – community and their allies across America.
New TIP Manager Shares Journey to WAPA
In March, WAPA named Paul Schwabe as senior vice president and Transmission Infrastructure Program manager.