About this episode
Neil Maunu discusses the infrastructure that makes the Columbia and Snake rivers navigable.
The Columbia-Snake river system, that is. Neil Maunu, executive director at the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, gives us the rundown on the integrated system of infrastructure that makes the Columbia and Snake rivers navigable. From locks and dams to dredging and jetties, it's an all hands on deck operation that provides critical services well-beyond just the Northwest, and on this episode we cover it all.
People in this episode
Guest: Neil Maunu
Topics covered
- Columbia River
- Snake River
- infrastructure
- navigation
- dredging
- locks and dams
Keywords
- Columbia River
- Snake River
- infrastructure
- navigation
- dredging
- locks
- dams
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Places: Columbia-Snake river system, Northwest
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