Symposium news in the Ravalli Republic
Hamilton hosting bio-fuel symposium
by JENNY HARRIS - Ravalli Republic
For the first time in the history of the Bitterroot Valley, a symposium discussing the bio-fuel industry will take place this Saturday.
Sponsored by the Big Sky Coalition in conjunction with the Bitterroot National Forests and Ravalli County Commissioners, the day-long event will host a variety of speakers and topics related to energy sources, development, air quality and bio-energy opportunities.
The symposium is slated to discuss and explore the potential transformation of wood wastes into ethanol and methanol and burning them, in hopes of creating steam to generate electricity and heat.
Big Sky Coalition Director Sonny LaSalle said while the symposium has taken a lot of planning, he’s excited for the potential discussion.
“I think, if anything, the day will start an education process,” LaSalle said. “It will be great to pick up the ball, move forward and create new opportunities. The valley is 70 percent national forest and there’s a potentially very large economic benefit for the county, regarding materials. We’re excited at least to get the discussion going between a variety of people.”
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by JENNY HARRIS - Ravalli Republic
For the first time in the history of the Bitterroot Valley, a symposium discussing the bio-fuel industry will take place this Saturday.
Sponsored by the Big Sky Coalition in conjunction with the Bitterroot National Forests and Ravalli County Commissioners, the day-long event will host a variety of speakers and topics related to energy sources, development, air quality and bio-energy opportunities.
The symposium is slated to discuss and explore the potential transformation of wood wastes into ethanol and methanol and burning them, in hopes of creating steam to generate electricity and heat.
Big Sky Coalition Director Sonny LaSalle said while the symposium has taken a lot of planning, he’s excited for the potential discussion.
“I think, if anything, the day will start an education process,” LaSalle said. “It will be great to pick up the ball, move forward and create new opportunities. The valley is 70 percent national forest and there’s a potentially very large economic benefit for the county, regarding materials. We’re excited at least to get the discussion going between a variety of people.”
Link to full article.
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2/24/2008 09:03:00 PM
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