ENERGY PROJECTS

Energy corridor right of wayPublic lands across the U.S. are home to energy development, whether its massive solar developments, hydroelectric dams, or energy transmission corridors. Mt. Hood National Forest itself is home to several existing and proposed developments, from expanding energy transmission corridors to biomass generation to geothermal exploration. Find more information at the link below about energy developments proposed in Mt. Hood National Forest.

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