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Editorials
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…
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Editorials
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
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Editorials
Op-Ed: Tale of 2 Salmon Conferences, & the Need for Science-Based Solutions To Save Our Fish
The room fell silent when U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson called for putting “all options on the table” to help restore salmon populations to Idaho. Read the full article: Op-Ed: Tale of 2 Salmon Conferences, &…
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Editorials
Reporter’s Notebook: Snake River Stakeholders Give More Context on Dam Removal Meeting Debate
A proposal to spend $750,000 to conduct community meetings throughout Washington state to talk about Snake River dam removal has drawn plenty of attention from both proponents and opponents Read the full article: Reporter’s Notebook:…
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Editorials
Inslee’s Orca Task Force Wants To Plan Now for the Potential Breaching of 4 Snake River Dams, but There’s Pushback From Some Groups
Saving Puget Sound’s southern resident orca pods and the salmon they depend on for food is not a contentious idea. People across the political spectrum agree they want to see those endangered species survive and…
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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.