Engell Hosts Governor’s Natural Resources Advisor for Industry Roundtables in Colville

The duo toured the Meyers Falls Dam on Sept. 19, led by Ben Hendrickson, president of Hydro Technology Systems, Inc., and accompanied by Mike Phillips, owner of Sheep Creek Hydro, Inc. The group discussed various issues and topics relating to hydro power, including price discrepancies in what is sold vs. bought back by the state, collaboration efforts with Avista, and environmental benefits. Hendrickson gave a brief history about the falls, and gave Rowe and Engell an inside look at how the Meyers Falls Dam operates today. Engell said he was “thrilled” to discuss the region’s wins and concerns with a member of the governor’s office, and hoped to highlight how different from western Washington, eastern Washington’s needs are when creating policies for the state. Rowe expressed his thanks, stating that he “appreciated the effort to help him get to know [Stevens County] better.”