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Lin Laughy: Compelling facts on Snake River Dam Removal
Lin Laughy’s latest take on the good reasons the lower four Snake River Dams should be reduced to rubble as soon as possible.
Killing the Messenger
The BPA’s long-running response to accessible, open, accurate data on the status of salmon: kill the messenger.
For BPA’s Fish and Wildlife Program, there’s no success like failure
The hyper driven profit motive is a factor in the general failure of salmon recovery.
A Look into the Struggle Against Snake River Dam Removal
The failure to open up the Snake River to unfettered salmon migration puts the future of salmon runs at severe risk for extinction.
Air conditioning should be a novelty
The end of fire season in the era of climate chaos is something to be relieved and grateful for. But that sense of relief is likely to be short lived.
How neglected dams played a role in Libya flooding
In a tragic turn of events, over 11,000 lives were lost in the city of Derna, Libya, as two dams collapsed, unleashing a devastating flood.
Faults, Fault and Falsehood Part 2
Portland General Electric's Deschutes Dilemma: A Watershed Wake-Up Call.
Faults, Fault and Falsehood Part 1
Portland General Electric’s red herring about cold water and the efficacy of the Selective Water Withdrawal Tower at Pelton Dam.
Hot August Frights
Climate chaos escalates: wildfires, floods, and record heat. Urgent action required for a livable planet. Stay tuned for solutions. 🔥🌊
River of Deceit
A lot of eyebrows were raised a couple weeks ago when Native Fish Society reported on their role as members of Portland General Electric’s Fish Committee.
Radioactive Spill at Hanford Worse Than Originally Thought
Highly radioactive waste is spilling beneath a building on the Hanford nuclear reservation near the Columbia River.
My review on Eva's Wild Sockeye Salmon
We still have the power to save the wild places we love. You are what you eat, my friends.
The Dam Hugger Circus Review
Conservative leaders from Washington, Oregon, and Georgia attempt to rile a few hundred dam huggers into a frenzy.
Mass Creek Revival
Doom scrolling on your digital device is dangerous. It can lead to a false sense that the whole world is falling apart.
Why Fight Over Crumbs?
Trollers in Southeast Alaska are shocked to learn their salmon fishing fate.
Put Down the Rod, Pick Up the Sword
You’ll need more than tears and beers to get through this Steelhead season. This year, it might be time to pick up the sword of activism.
What Is the Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World?
An excerpt from Steven Hawley’s book about dirty dams—and their methane problem.