Webinar: The Time is Now to Protect Our Invaluable Hydropower System

  • 11 Aug 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Virtual Event

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Webinar: The Time is Now to Protect Our Invaluable Hydropower System

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 

10:00 to 11:00 AM PT

Northwest RiverPartners Executive Director, Clark Mather, will share the tremendous value that our hydropower system provides to millions of people in the Pacific Northwest. Mather's presentation will share historical and current perspectives and offer a path forward to address current conflicts.

Presenter:

Clark Mather
Executive Director
Northwest RiverPartners

Clark was appointed Executive Director of NW RiverPartners in 2024. As Executive Director, Clark reports to the Board and leads the NW RiverPartners team to educate communities and advocate for clean, reliable and affordable hydropower.

Clark joined NW RiverPartners after 11 years with Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU), serving the last 7 years as the organization’s government affairs officer. Prior to his time at TPU, Clark served in senior advisory roles for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) and Former Congressman Norm Dicks (WA-06). Throughout his congressional service, Clark focused on important regional issues including energy, defense, veterans, water, public lands, economic development and agriculture.

Mather earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in both communications and political science from Washington State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Mather is a past chair of the National Hydropower Association’s legislative affairs committee and is a 2019 graduate of the American Leadership Forum.

Participation Details:

You will receive a link to participate via a Microsoft Teams meeting the day before and the day of the program.

Registration Fees:

Registration is free with a suggested donation of $10. We are non-profit, and your donation helps us provide events and programming. Thank you for supporting AWRA-WA!


Thank you to Greene Economics for sponsoring the event!

                               

Questions? Contact us at web@waawra.org and an AWRA-WA representative will get back to you.
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