Posts Tagged ‘salmon’
WAWG Testifies on the Importance of the Lower Snake River Dams
Michelle Hennings, executive director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) testified June 26, 2023, in front of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries regarding…
Read MoreAmid a battle over Snake River dams, a look at how the salmon are doing
From the Capital Press The vast majority of salmon are getting up, over, around and through the four lower Snake River dams even as legal challenges and political battles swirl…
Read MoreSupplemental budget includes millions for salmon recovery, riparian projects
The state 2022 Legislative Session wrapped up March 10, with legislators working up until nearly the last minute to pass a supplemental budget that adds $5 billion to the $59…
Read MoreWAWG signs letter to governor, legislature on salmon recovery
A group of Washington state agricultural organizations sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee and state House and Senate leaders offering suggestions on actions that would significantly increase riparian enhancement…
Read MoreWashington bill treads familiar path to buffers
From the Capital Press A Senate Democrat warned Thursday that a salmon recovery bill moving through the Legislature would repeat Gov. Jay Inslee’s mistake of not consulting with farmers before…
Read MoreNew research reveals flawed approach to salmon recovery programs
Report could have major implications for dam debate From Northwest River Partners Newly published research has unveiled remarkable insight into the survival rates of Chinook salmon populations along the North…
Read MoreLegislators, aides join industry stakeholders for Ice Harbor Dam tour
By Trista Crossley As the debate around breaching the lower Snake River dams continues, the Washington state agricultural industry brought more than 3 dozen state legislators and aides on a…
Read MoreSalmon and dams can coexist
Seattle Times opinion piece by Don Britain, mayor of Kennewick; Matt Wakins, mayor of Pasco; Robert Thompson, mayor of Richland; and Brent Gerry, mayor of West Richland For more than 20 years.…
Read MoreCourt decision leaves state responsible for fixing culverts
By Diana CarlenWAWG Lobbyist On June 11, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 4-4 decision in what is known as the “Culvert Case.” The Culvert Case involves a 17-year…
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