Salmon Recovery
New Columbia River Protections Under EPA Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia …
EPA Issues Water Protection Permits for Columbia River Dams
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia …
With Leak Report, Snake River Dams Could Be Showing Their Age
Four dams on the lower Snake River have been the sites of contention in the Northwest, and a recent report of an oil spill at one of the dams could …
First Ever 'Trout-Safe' Certification Awarded to ID Farm
A farm in Idaho has received the first-ever "trout-safe" certification from an organization that protects habitat for the fish. The Nature …
Work on Gateway to Redwood National Park Winds Down for 2022
Crews are making progress in building a new gateway to Redwood National Park in Humboldt County. Work has just wrapped up for the year at the site …
WA Leaders: Breaching Snake River Dams Necessary, Not Yet Possible
An announcement from Washington state leaders on the future of the lower Snake River dams contained both good and bad news for groups defending native…
Report: IA Needs to Bolster Water-Quality Monitoring
If Iowa wants to ensure its Nutrient Reduction Strategy is working to curb farm runoff, a new report from an environmental group says it needs to do …
Rivers Month: Calls to Protect Olympic Peninsula's Unique Waterways
June is National Rivers Month, and supporters are calling for greater protections of the Olympic Peninsula's rivers and landscapes. The Wild …
Public Comment Encouraged on Snake River Dams Removal Plan
A report from leaders in Washington state lays out how the services of four dams on the lower Snake River could be replaced in order to save ailing sa…
WA Leaders Ask for Comment on Dam Removal Proposal
A report from leaders in Washington state lays out how the services of four dams on the lower Snake River could be replaced in order to save ailing sa…
Young People Gather to Save NW Salmon, Call for Dam Removal
Young people are leading the charge this weekend in the call to remove four dams conservation groups believe will aid the survival of salmon in the No…
State Lawmakers Press Biden to Create National Biodiversity Strategy
More than 350 state lawmakers from across the U.S. are urging President Joe Biden to create a national strategy to protect, restore and secure the …