Breaching the four Lower Snake River dams not an option right now, say Murray, Inslee A much-awaited report said removing the four Lower Snake River dams shouldn't happen right now, but dam removal is the best way to protect Snake River salmon. Courtney Flatt
Federal report recommends breaching Lower Snake River dams to restore salmon Climate change is hurting salmon in the Columbia River Basin. According to a draft report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there are several solutions, including breaching the four Lower Snake River dams. Courtney Flatt
Time is running out for salmon as the Snake River dam removal debate enters a new phase ‘If these dams were to be taken down for salmon recovery, it would be the largest dam removal ever in the world, and the first-ever takedown of federally owned dams.’ –Lynda Mapes Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
New draft report says removing the Snake River dams would be best for salmon Breaching the dams would be the best way to remove Snake River salmon runs from the Endangered Species List and the best way to maintain treaty and trust obligations with tribes, according to the report. It could cost from $10.3 billion to $27.2 billion. Courtney Flatt
'It's bringing healing:' Methow Valley land returned to Colville Tribes More than a century after the United States government took most of their land, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are getting small chunks of it back. John Ryan
The city where salmon might be the most famous residents: Travel For Good KUOW is spotlighting local travel ideas that are good for more than just a pretty post on Instagram. In this installment of our Travel for Good series, we take you to the city of Issaquah, where salmon are some of the most famous residents. Diana Opong
Seattle fish research could shake up global tire industry Research from the Seattle area has found that tires shed a fish-killing chemical into local streams. John Ryan
$3 million will help tribes study salmon reintroduction in the Upper Columbia Basin Bringing salmon back to the Upper Columbia River will take a lot of time and a lot of money. Courtney Flatt
Salmon release in Hangman Creek 'a great thing' for Coeur d'Alene Tribe A recent salmon release near Spokane will change nearly a century without salmon in nearby waters. Courtney Flatt
Newly released data could help fish at dams around the world Fish researchers worldwide now have an inexpensive and effective way to study fish passage dams. That’s because Northwest researchers are releasing reams of data to broaden the understanding of fish behavior at dams around. Courtney Flatt