Judge Orders More Water Spilled for Salmon, Impacting Energy
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Federal Judge Orders More Water Spilled Over Dams to Boost Salmon Survival
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, ordering more water to be spilled over the Columbia and Snake River dams instead of using it for hydropower. This decision aims to enhance salmon survival during their migration, following a failed Biden administration deal to study dam removal and fund salmon recovery. Environmental advocates and tribes celebrate the move, while public power leaders and Eastern Washington lawmakers express disappointment. The order may impact the regions clean energy supply, potentially raising electricity costs and affecting reservoir levels and navigation. Judge Simon dismissed warnings of power shortages or economic disaster, emphasizing salmons cultural and economic significance for the West, particularly for Native tribes.
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