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NewsPosted: February 8, 2021Idaho Congressman Breathes New Life Into Dam Breaching Debate
Dam breaching is back on the negotiating table in the Northwest and the latest person to propose it might be considered an unlikely source. He’s using a potential clean energy stimulus package as a way…
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NewsPosted: February 8, 2021Proposal To Breach Snake River Dams Prompts Praise, Concern
A new proposal to tear down the four Lower Snake River dams has people agreeing on one thing — the dams’ value to the Northwest region. But many of those who rely on the dams…
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NewsPosted: February 7, 2021
Reactions to Simpson’s Proposal To Breach Four Snake River Dams
Shannon Wheeler, chairman of the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee Salmon, steelhead, and lamprey are sacred to the Nez Perce people, and the right to fish for them is reserved in the tribe’s 1855 Treaty…
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NewsPosted: February 7, 2021
Simpson Plan for Snake River Dams, Salmon Restoration Shows Promise With Supporters, Critics
In the wake of U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson’s recent proposal to breach dams on the Snake River in the pursuit of saving Northwest salmon, many of the stakeholders play a role. Read the full article:…
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NewsPosted: February 7, 2021
‘Risky Proposition.’ Can $33 Billion Make Up for Loss of Snake River Dams? Tri-Cities Groups Leery
A new proposal to tear down the 4 Lower Snake River dams has people agreeing on one thing — the dams’ value to the Northwest region. Read the full article: ‘Risky Proposition.’ Can $33 Billion…
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NewsPosted: February 6, 2021
Rep. Simpson Proposal Calls for Breaching 4 Lower Snake River Dams
In a bid to recover Snake River salmon and end decades of conflict, U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson is proposing a $33 billion infrastructure and community investment strategy that would breach the 4 lower Snake River…
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NewsPosted: February 6, 2021This GOP Congressman Wants To Remove 4 Dams To Save Idaho’s Salmon. It’ll Cost Billions.
An Idaho Republican congressman wants to end the salmon wars by removing select hydroelectric dams, replacing the electricity lost, and paying communities and businesses. To learn about hydroelectric dams visit our Hydro 101 page. Read…
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NewsPosted: February 1, 2021
North’s Rebecca Armstrong Talks Ways To Keep Portland Strong
PBJ Interview: North’s Rebecca Armstrong talks ways to keep Portland strong. Read the full article: North’s Rebecca Armstrong Talks Ways To Keep Portland Strong
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NewsPosted: January 15, 2021
Clallam Public Utility District OKs Membership Dues After Debate
Port Angeles — Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners have approved membership dues after debating annual payments to Northwest RiverPartners and the county’s Economic Development Council. Read the full article: Clallam Public Utility District OKs…
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NewsPosted: January 10, 2021
Hairston Appointed BPA Administrator
Bonneville Power Administration acting administrator and CEO John Hairston will officially assume the top job at the federal power marketing agency, the U.S. Read the full article: Hairston Appointed BPA Administrator