Welcome to the official podcast of Northwest hydropower! Yes, you read that right. We’ll be covering hydropower, plus energy and environmental issues, while sharing the stories of the most interesting folks you’ve probably never heard of—from salmon scientists and policymakers to the heroes of public power. Now fire up those water-powered devices and get to listening!
Hosted by Austin Rohr. A Northwest RiverPartners production.
The tables have turned! On this special episode of Dam!, Northwest RiverPartners' staff and former guests, Clark Mather and Victor Valerio, sit down with the host of the podcast, Austin Rohr, to find out more about him, his career, and what it's like running the official podcast of Northwest hydropower.
16 Jun 2026
Ep.53 Washington's hydro-powered potatoes
Idaho may get all of the fame, but Washington's significance in the world of potato growing is equally impressive. The link between potatoes and hydropower may not be immediately evident, but between irrigating, storing, and processing spuds that feed the world, the power required for those tasks can make or break farmers and potato consumers alike. Listen in as we discuss these subjects and much more with the Washington Potato Commission's Chris Voigt.
3 Jun 2026
Ep.52 A timely chat with John Hairston
From professional baseball to the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and now Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), John Hairston's career is illustrated by his ability to lead, be a team player, and understand the delicate balance of family and life outside of work. His time as administrator would require him to lean into these values while the agency–and the region–faced significant pressures on hydropower, the reliability of our grid, and the affordability of energy. We caught John just after his retirement from BPA, and just before his start as EWEB's next general manager, to learn about his journey, the lessons he's learned along the way, and his outlook on the bigger picture ahead for our region.
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