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Is History Repeating Itself? 20th Anniversary of the Western Energy Crisis
It feels strange to use the word “crisis” in the face of a pandemic and international outcry against racism. Yet, it’s an incredibly appropriate description of where our region’s energy grid has been, and where it could be headed. Read…
Are Northwest Dams Being Set Up To Fail?
The future of low-cost, carbon-free hydropower in the Northwest is in jeopardy. Due to recent regulatory developments in Oregon and Washington, and at the federal level, dam operators are facing new and unattainable rules that put the hydro system at…
EPA issues report analyzing heat pollution in Columbia, Snake rivers
Portland — Oregon and Washington regulators are taking steps to address high water temperatures in the Columbia and Snake rivers that impact migrating salmon and steelhead.
Washington state aims to regulate water temperature at federal dams, wading into controversy
The Columbia is the great river of West, winding from the north to meet its largest tributary, the Snake in Eastern Washington, then dividing the states of Oregon and Washington on its push to the sea. Read the full article:…
Do Dams Really Impact River Temps in the Columbia/Snake Rivers? Here’s the Science.
Editor’s note: Today’s guest editorial was written by Kurt Miller, executive director for Northwest River Partners. Editorial content. Read the full article: Do Dams Really Impact River Temps in the Columbia/Snake Rivers? Here’s the Science.
EPA Report: Dams Play Large Role in Raising Water Temperatures
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a report Tuesday detailing summertime water temperature problems on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers and assigning significant responsibility to federal dams. Read the full article: EPA Report: Dams Play Large Role in Raising Water…
Northwest RiverPartners Urges Practicality & Transparency Over EPA River Temperature Report for Columbia & Snake River Dams
Vancouver, WA, May 20, 2020 – A report released by the Environmental Protection Agency on May 18 entitled “Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Temperature in the Columbia and Lower Snake Rivers” outlines river temperature limits and seeks public comment.…
For First Time, Federal Dam Operators Must Make Water Temperature Control Plan
In an historic action last week, the state Department of Ecology required federal operators of 8 dams on in the Columbia-Snake rivers to write a plan to keep the waters cold enough. Read the full article: For First Time, Federal…
Depression Era’s ‘New Deal’ Given Renewed Purpose in Current Crisis
For many, the 2008 financial crisis was the greatest hardship Americans had endured in their lifetime. Even today, communities continue to bear the scars of that crash. Unfortunately, it’s clear now that the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic…
Public Meetings on the Dams End Successfully After Digital Pivot
On March 31st, the final public teleconference on the fate of the lower Snake River dams was met with an abundance of passionate callers. Read the full article: Public Meetings on the Dams End Successfully After Digital Pivot