Brookfield Renewable:
Stay Safe at the Lake
No matter the season, there are immense recreation opportunities on the water – ice fishing, angling, paddling, boating and so much more. With four seasons of outdoor fun, Brookfield Renewable wants recreation-goers to stay safe. Brookfield Renewable owns and operates four hydropower facilities in Pennsylvania, as part of their diverse renewable energy portfolio that includes hydropower, wind, solar and battery storage. With the ownership of these assets, the company also manages recreational facilities, such as 76
parks, campgrounds and boat launches. Each year, as part of a larger public safety campaign, the company undertakes a fullscale advertising campaign with messaging to recreators, particularly those doing so on water, to get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors but to do so safely and responsibly. This means wearing PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) when on or around water, paying attention to and adhering to all signage and letting family and friends know that you’ll be going out on the water—including where you plan on going. HappeningsPA.com
With respect to recreation near dams, there are some unique safety concerns, such as, not going past marked buoys and lines. This can pose an extreme danger. Brookfield Renewable works closely with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to enforce violations of this law. When sirens go off near dams, it means there is going to be an upcoming fluctuation in levels. Always be cognizant of this and exit the waterway where applicable. Lake Wallenpaupack is an example of a local waterway where hydropower is generated. The lake was created for power generation when the Lackawaxen river was dammed in order to create a reservoir from which to genOctober 2021
