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- 1 2 McAllister, Kirk (17 April 1987). "For Sale: One hydroelectric project". Juneau Empire. Juneau, United States.
- 1 2 "Snettisham Hydroelectric Facility" (PDF). Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. December 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ↑ "Snettisham Power Plant, Alaska 1991-2020 Monthly Normals" . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ↑ "xmACIS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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