Biological testing of a new generating turbine at the Bonneville Dam
began this week that will show just how fish-friendly the blades on the
new turbine are compared to turbines installed in the 1930s.
While the testing will not determine if the turbines will be installed,
it could influence strategies that balance power production and fish passage
at the dam in the future.
The “MGR” is a specially-designed turbine that leaves less room around
the turbine hub and blades and the outer …
