MarineLog Article: Trump Revokes MOU That Would Have Seen Snake River Dams Breached
President Trump has revoked a Biden-era Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would have led to the breaching of four lower Snake River dams, a move welcomed by regional stakeholders. The decision preserves the Columbia Snake River system’s role as a critical transportation and economic corridor, safeguarding water supply, agricultural shipping, hydroelectric power, and jobs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Industry groups like the Inland Ports and Navigation Group (IPNG) and Pacific Northwest Waterways Association praised the action, emphasizing that modern dam operations and fish passage systems allow for both salmon recovery and economic prosperity.
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Original Article from MarineLog | Article Author: Nick Blenkey
