Our Decarbonization Efforts Are Being Compromised, but That Can Change

We live in a time described as “a code red for humanity” and “the point of no return,” writes Kurt Miller, shouldn’t our actions match this urgency?… Read the full article: Our Decarbonization Efforts Are Being Compromised, but That Can…
WA Sen. Murray & Gov. Inslee Are Trying To Answer the Wrong Question About Snake Dams

Over the past 10 months, we’ve seen the most fervent activity in the region’s history surrounding the lower… Read the full article: WA Sen. Murray & Gov. Inslee Are Trying To Answer the Wrong Question About Snake Dams
Leaders To Probe Dam Alternatives

Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray intend to announce next summer whether they support breaching the 4 lower Snake River dams as a necessary measure to save salmon. Read the full article: Leaders To Probe Dam Alternatives
Combatants Agree To Pause Snake, Columbia River Litigation To Negotiate Salmon Solutions

Thursday’s agreement outlines how 8 dams in the Columbia River Basin will be operated over the coming year. This will include additional fish passage spill of water past the dams at certain times of the year while still preserving reliable…
Inslee, Murray Launch Study That Could Lead to Tearing Down Snake River Dams

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray pledged to keep open minds as they announced Friday a joint federal and state process to see if there are reasonable means to replace. Read the full article: Inslee, Murray Launch Study…
‘With Open Minds,’ Murray, Inslee Detail Process To Consider Breaching Snake River Dams

Sen. Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced they will lead a regional process to consider “all options” to restore declining salmon and steelhead runs in the Columbia River. Read the full article: ‘With Open Minds,’ Murray, Inslee…
Northwest RiverPartners Statement on Injunctive Relief Settlement
Earlier this year, several litigants sued the federal government over last year’s Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement and the accompanying Biological Opinion. They also asked for injunctive relief from the US District Court overseeing the case. By severely…
Truce Struck in Columbia, Snake Salmon Litigation

Fish advocates and the Biden administration have asked a federal judge to pause a fight over Columbia River system dam operations until the end of July. 2009 Map of The Columbia River Basin Showing Action Areas (PDF) Read the full…
The Fight To Save the Salmon

When you get high enough into the mountains of Idaho, the fish are in the trees. For the past million years or so, sockeye and Chinook salmon. Read the full article: The Fight To Save the Salmon
An Opportunity for Respectful Dialogue on Salmon & Dams

I’ve often told people that I was destined to become a hydropower advocate. My formative upbringing took place… Read the full article: An Opportunity for Respectful Dialogue on Salmon & Dams
