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Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:07:03 -0700
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Subject: [Spam] CRAPO ANNOUNCES NEW BIOMASS PROJECTS IN IDAHO

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:     Susan Wheeler (202) 224-5150

March 22, 2007
Lindsay Nothern (208) 344-1108

 

 

CRAPO ANNOUNCES NEW BIOMASS PROJECTS IN IDAHO 


Projects further objectives of Healthy Forest Restoration Act


 

Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says that more Idahoans are
becoming involved with forest biomass and renewable fuels projects
promoted by the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (HFRA).  Crapo was the
original Senate sponsor of HFRA more than three years ago.  Today, he
applauded the U.S. Forest Service's announcement regarding funding for
three new Idaho projects.  The recipients of the grants are located in
Salmon, St. Maries and Parma.

 

"At a time when this nation is looking to broaden renewable energy
sources, these grants assist with innovative developments using woody
biomass," said Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and
Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization,
Conservation, Forestry and Credit.  "These grants also assist with
creating healthier forests and healthier economies by expanding the use
of small-diameter wood from our forests for new products."

 

The three Idaho projects could be in operation by this summer.  Forest
Fuels Solutions (Salmon) will use the $250,000 federal grant along with
matching local dollars to operate a small-diameter post and pole
manufacturing plant in Salmon.  Parma Post and Pole, Inc. will utilize a
$245,180 grant to purchase new equipment, add employees, and remove
salvage timber from the national forest.  A $250,000 grant will allow
the St. Maries Joint School District to convert its existing fuel oil
heating system to one that uses wood chips, a move that will heat the
schools at reduced costs, cut air pollution from open burning and use
homegrown energy instead of foreign oil.

 

"Parma Post & Pole, Inc. is very honored to be selected as one of the
2007 Woody Biomass Grants recipients," said Mike Sterling, owner of the
Parma firm.  "Forest health has become a very serious issue. These
grants will enable companies to add value to materials historically left
in the woods and burned." 

 

"These projects benefit the economy, the environment and the Idaho
lifestyle," Crapo added.  "These are the kinds of projects that result
in win-win situations for all involved, and it is important that we find
ways to promote innovative ways to meet our energy needs."  

 

To directly link to this news release, please use the following address:


http://crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/release_full.cfm?id=271100

 

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