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Winter 2025 Newsletter: FishSafe Francis, abrasion resistance, plant availability

January 16, 2025

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Awards

Natel Honored with Patents for Humanity: Green Energy Award for Innovative FishSafe™ Restoration Hydro Turbine

The US Patent and Trademark Office recognized the FishSafe™ RHT patent for being a renewable energy invention that addresses both climate change and biodiversity loss.

Podcasts

Public News Service Cites the Freedom Hydro Plant As A Key Example of Low-Impact Hydro

Listen to a short audio piece about Low Impact Hydropower, including discussion of the LIHI-certified Freedom Hydro Plant in Maine. Accompanying text conversation between Abe and Eric Krebs.

Press

Principal Engineer Sterling Watson profiled in Hydro Leader magazine

Sterling Watson spoke with Hydro Leader about leading FishSafe turbine design and how Natel's vision inspires her and the young professional she mentors. Page 32.