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Editorials 
Hydropower Needs to Have a Place in Our Clean Energy Vision
The Puget Sound region receives roughly half of its electricity from hydropower, writes Kurt Miller, and dams lead the way producing 90%… Read the full article: Hydropower Needs to Have a Place in Our Clean…
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Editorials Ocean Conditions Affect Idaho Salmon
I appreciate the guest column by Mr. Bert Bowler from December 15 and his concern for the health of Idaho salmon populations. Northwest … Read the full article: Ocean conditions affect Idaho salmon
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Editorials 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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Editorials 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
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Editorials Removal of Unproductive Dams Best for Salmon
I’m incredibly honored to work as a hydropower advocate. My organization champions clean energy works to fight climate change, and… Read the full article: Removal of Unproductive Dams Best for Salmon
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Editorials Gov. Brown Puts Salmon at Risk
Over Thanksgiving week, the state of Oregon very quietly filed a 60-day notice of its intent to sue the federal government over its planned Columbia River System Operations… Read the full article: Gov. Brown Puts…
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Editorials Oregon threatens lawsuit over Columbia and Snake River dam operations
The state of Oregon has threatened to sue 2 federal agencies over a recent environmental review of Columbia River System dam operations, agreeing with conservationists that. Read the full article: Oregon threatens lawsuit over Columbia…
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Editorials Northwest RiverPartners Disappointed, Concerned Over Gov Brown’s Divisive Move Towards Litigation
November 24, 2020—Yesterday the State of Oregon sent a 60-day notice of its intent to sue the federal government over its 2020 NOAA Fisheries Biological Opinion on Columbia River System Operations. The NOAA document examined…
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Editorials Thankful for Snake River Dams
Thanksgiving in 2020 will look much different than in previous years, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, our jobs, or our ability to gather…
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Editorials What Biden’s Agenda on the Environment Could Mean for the Pacific Northwest
From restoration of the grizzly bear in its wid North Cascades redoubt to attacking climate change, a wide range of environmental policies could see a new direction in the Pacific Northwest. Read the full article:…
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About Northwest RiverPartners
Northwest RiverPartners (NWRP) is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization. We represent not-for-profit, community-owned utilities across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada. We also proudly represent farmers, ports, and businesses across the region that support clean energy and low-carbon transportation.
NWRP is focused on raising awareness about how the Northwest’s hydropower system betters communities and the natural environment, and we encourage science-based solutions that help hydropower and salmon coexist and thrive.