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Editorials Northwest RiverPartners’ Statement on Columbia River System Operations Ruling
Vancouver, Washington–February 27, 2026– Northwest RiverPartners and our coalition of utilities, ports, and community organizations continues to urge regional leaders to convene a collaborative, science-based process to protect and support Columbia River salmon populations and…
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Editorials “Collaboration Over Litigation” Encouraged as February 6 U.S. District Court Date Looms for Future Columbia River System Operations
A diverse coalition representing millions of electric customers, businesses, farmers, river operators, and workers prepares to vigorously support the Northwest’s hydropower system in federal court, while renewing calls for regional leaders to join them in…
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Editorials Pacific Northwest residents worried about electricity costs more than climate change, according to recent polling
New survey shows people concerned about rising energy costs and strongly support our region’s hydroelectric system Vancouver, Washington–December 8, 2025–Pacific Northwest residents are feeling the pressure of rising energy costs, according to recent opinion polling…
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Editorials Court proposals by plaintiffs would drive up electricity prices, increase blackout risk for millions of people in the Pacific Northwest
Northwest RiverPartners urges regional leaders to reject renewed litigation and work together to protect salmon and maintain affordable, reliable hydropower Vancouver, Washington–October 14, 2025–Proposals by plaintiffs, including the State of Oregon, will increase electricity costs…
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Editorials Flawed 2023 Columbia Basin Settlement Agreement withdrawn, opening door for sustainable solutions
Northwest RiverPartners calls for transparency and clear commitment to clean, reliable energy that supports residents, businesses and the environment Vancouver, Washington–June 12, 2025–The Trump Administration announced today it would withdraw from the 2023 Federal Columbia…
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Editorials Victor Valerio joins Northwest RiverPartners as Outreach & Research Manager
Vancouver, Washington–April 28, 2025–Northwest RiverPartners selected Victor Valerio as its first Outreach & Research Manager. Victor will start with NW RiverPartners on April 28, 2025. Prior to joining NW RiverPartners, Victor served as the Southern…
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Editorials Pacific Northwest residents maintain strong support for hydropower, recent polling shows
Vancouver, Washington–February 3, 2025–Public support for hydropower remains high across the Pacific Northwest, according to new community research commissioned by Northwest RiverPartners. The October 2024 survey, administered by research firm DHM, found that three in…
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Editorials New Studies Will Test Flexibility of “Simpson Concept” for Salmon & Dams
Last month, US Representative Mike Simpson (R – Idaho) surprised many Northwesterners when he announced a $33.5 billion concept to breach… Read the full article: New Studies Will Test Flexibility of “Simpson Concept” for Salmon…
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Editorials Northwest RiverPartners Names Austin Rohr Deputy Executive Director
Vancouver, Washington–November 18, 2024–Northwest RiverPartners has selected Austin Rohr as its first deputy executive director. Rohr has been with Northwest RiverPartners since May 2019, serving as the media and communications manager. “Austin earned this critical…
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Editorials Misinformation Undermines Bipartisan Efforts To Protect Millions of Northwest Energy Customers From Rising Costs
Vancouver, Washington–August 20, 2024–Northwest RiverPartners, alongside a broad coalition of Pacific Northwest-based organizations representing millions of hardworking people in the Northwest, developed bipartisan legislation to maintain the federal government’s commitment for the Bonneville Power Administration…
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About Northwest RiverPartners
Northwest RiverPartners (NWRP) is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization. We represent not-for-profit, community-owned utilities across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada. We also proudly represent farmers, ports, and businesses across the region that support clean energy and low-carbon transportation.
NWRP is focused on raising awareness about how the Northwest’s hydropower system betters communities and the natural environment, and we encourage science-based solutions that help hydropower and salmon coexist and thrive.