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In These Times of Crisis, Know That the Grid Is in Good Hands
We are in the midst of truly unprecedented times. Here in the Northwest, we have been on the front lines of the outbreak of COVID-19. Read the full article: In These Times of Crisis, Know That the Grid Is in…
Breaching Dams Threatens Basic Necessity: Electricity
So far, my family and I have been very blessed regarding the novel coronavirus. None of us has shown any symptoms. The same holds. Read the full article: Breaching Dams Threatens Basic Necessity: Electricity
Participate in the Federal Snake River Dams Public Process This Week — The Stakes Are High
At this time of national emergency, I’m reminded of the now pervasive British slogan from World War II, “Keep calm and carry on,” as we try to recover a sense of normalcy in the midst of fighting the COVID-19 threat.…
Statement From NWRP in Response to Governor Inslee’s Final Draft Report on the Lower Snake River Dams
Report Shows Complexities, Dangers of Dam Breaching Vancouver, WA, March 13, 2020 — The final draft report on Washington state’s Lower Snake River Dams Stakeholder Process has been released, revealing wide-ranging issues and contentious opinions about the importance of the…
A Different Kind of Battleground State – The Future of Hydroelectricity Will Be Determined in the Pacific Northwest
Energy Fairness is pleased to present the following op-ed concerning the attacks on the Northwest Hydropower System from Kurt Miller. Visit our Hydro 101 page. Read the full article: A Different Kind of Battleground State – The Future of Hydroelectricity…
Northwest RiverPartners Welcomes Federal Report’s Comprehensive Approach but Urges More Collaboration for a Clean & Equitable Energy Future
Re: Response to the release of the Columbia River System Operations Draft Environmental Draft Impact Statement (CRSO DEIS). The release of the CRSO DEIS symbolizes an important moment for the Northwest and is the most extensive study completed in the…
Community Leaders Gather in Show of Support for Snake River Dams
The ‘to breach or not to breach’ conversation continued in Kennewick on Monday as community leaders gathered in support of the Snake River dams. Read the full article: Community Leaders Gather in Show of Support for Snake River Dams
Draft Federal Plan Recommends Keeping Lower Snake River Dams in Place
The Snake River dams in Washington would stay in place under the federal government’s preferred plan for the Columbia River System. On Friday federal agencies released a draft plan. BPA Snake Dams Fact Sheet 2016 (PDF) 2009 Map of The…
Snake River Dam Breaching Rejected in Key Federal Report
The study said breaching the dams would be best for salmon, but would bring enormous costs and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about Salmon Recovery vsit our Hydropower Essentials page. Read the full article: Snake River Dam Breaching Rejected in…
Feds Reject Removal of 4 Snake River Dams in Key Report
A long-awaited federal report out Friday rejected the idea of removing four hydroelectric dams on a major Pacific Northwest river in a last-ditch effort to save threatened and endangered salmon. Read the full article: Feds Reject Removal of 4 Snake…