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Letter to the Editor: Plight of the Orcas
Several studies conducted over the past 2 decades have shown that orcas have a much harder time tracking their prey in the presence of noisy boat traffic. As a result, they spend much less time feeding in the presence of…
Yakama, Lummi Tribal Leaders Call for Removal of 3 Lower Columbia River Dams
The Yakama and Lummi nations called Monday for taking down the Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River to restore salmon runs once the mightiest in the world. Read the full article: Yakama, Lummi Tribal…
Get Rid of Dams To Save Salmon? Not So Fast
Make no mistake, wild Chinook are in trouble. They’re not alone either. As a whole, salmon and steelhead are struggling, and historically speaking, they have been for a long time. Read the full article: Get Rid of Dams To Save…
My View: Fight Climate Crisis With Range of Renewables
As the name has evolved over time, so has our understanding of how serious the problem has become. What was once just a theory is now. Read the full article: My View: Fight Climate Crisis With Range of Renewables
Guest Column: In Response to the Salmon Crisis
There is a genuinely compelling case to be made for calling our salmon and steelhead situation a crisis, and Yancy Lind’s well-written opinion piece, “The grim outlook for Columbia Basin salmon and steelhead,” tackles that subject head-on. Read the full…
Return of Deadly Marine Heat Wave Underscores Critical Role of Carbon Free Hydropower Energy
Rising Ocean Temperatures Are Dangerous Indicators for Marine Ecosystems and Adult Salmon Returns Vancouver, WA, September 18, 2019 – Scientists have identified a new marine heatwave in the Pacific Ocean that could indicate the return of the Blob that wreaked…
Report Touting Benefits of Snake River Dam Removal Stirs Controversy
A new report from a Portland-based economics firm, which says removing dams on the Snake River in Eastern Washington would have broad financial benefits, is getting pushback from local politicians in the Tri-Cities area. BPA Snake Dams Fact Sheet 2016…
Latest Anti-Dam Study Is ‘Unscientific & Inaccurate.’ It Belongs in the Trash
The latest anti-dam study to come out of the west side of the state is so flawed it should not be taken seriously. Trouble is, it likely will be by those who love its message. Read the full article: Latest…
ECO-Northwest Releases Report on Economic Tradeoffs of Removing Lower Snake River Dams; Northwest RiverPartners Challenge
The economic consulting firm ECO Northwest released a report this week analyzing the tradeoffs associated with removing the 4 lower Snake River dams in Washington Read the full article: ECO-Northwest Releases Report on Economic Tradeoffs of Removing Lower Snake River…
A Moment of Truth for The Northwest
I officially started at Northwest RiverPartners on March 11, 2019. Since then, I have been inspired every day by the opportunity to make. Read the full article: A Moment of Truth for The Northwest