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Secret Agreement Between US Government & Anti-Hydro Plaintiff Groups Represents “Greatest Threat” for the Region
Proposed US Government Commitments undermine clean energy and climate goals, negatively impact the region’s economy and food production, raise electricity rates on struggling families, fail to address climate-friendly transportation, and threaten grid reliability Vancouver, Washington–November 29, 2023–Earlier today, the US…
Salmon vs. Dams Suit Stays on Pause Until December 15
Parties to the long-running salmon versus dams lawsuit on the Snake and Columbia rivers have reached a tentative but still confidential agreement of sorts that could lead to a multi-year timeout in litigation. Read the full article: Salmon vs. Dams…
New Secret Plan Proposed in Snake River Dam Lawsuit
The U.S. government and plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the management of the 4 lower Snake River dams say they have developed a “package of actions and commitments” that they hope to present in court by December 15.
Lower Snake River Dam Removal Still Possible As Talks Continue
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Statement From Northwest RiverPartners on Latest Legal Delay
Today, the United States Government announced that it would be producing for comment a draft package of “actions and commitments” that it developed in secret with plaintiffs’ groups. We have been provided with no other details other than that we…
Stebbings Named Northwest River Partners Interim Executive Director
Northwest River Partners has named Heather Stebbings its interim executive director until a permanent replacement for the departing Kurt Miller is found. Read the full article: Stebbings Named Northwest River Partners Interim Executive Director
Northwest RiverPartners Names Interim Executive Director
Stebbings will manage transition to organization’s next leader Vancouver, Washington–October 24, 2023– Northwest RiverPartners today announces Heather Stebbings as interim executive director starting November 15th. Stebbings will overlap with outgoing Executive Director Kurt Miller to ensure a smooth transition. Miller…
Kurt Miller To Depart Northwest RiverPartners, Board Forming Hiring Committee
Northwest RiverPartners’ Executive Director Kurt Miller has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Northwest Public Power Association, based in Vancouver, Washington. NWPPA provides value-added services, such as training, conferences, communications, and government affairs support to its more…
IBEW Electrical Union Backs Keeping Snake River Dams
At IBEW Local 77, we take pride in being the vibrant hub of skilled electrical workers, consistently driving progress and innovation in our field. Read the full article: IBEW Electrical Union Backs Keeping Snake River Dams
Ag Stakeholders: Does Biden Salmon Announcement End Dam Breaching Worries?
Agricultural stakeholders predict federal mediation in a lawsuit over the four lower Snake River dams isn’t likely to lead to a call for breaching them. Read the full article: Ag Stakeholders: Does Biden Salmon Announcement End Dam Breaching Worries?