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Spillway at Ice Harbor Dam, one of the Lower Snake River dams, with the six-unit powerhouse in the background. The dam is one of four being considered for removal on a state and federal level.

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Debate attempts to address dam breaching questions
April 29, 2024 6:19 p.m.

Debate attempts to address dam breaching questions

PASCO — People gathered at Columbia Basin College in Pasco last Thursday to witness a debate regarding whether it was a good idea to remove dams on the Lower Snake River to improve salmon populations. The debate comes after months of discussion at the local, state and federal levels about whether or not to keep the dams there. Policy set on that issue may impact the future of dams on the Columbia River and other streams in Washington and elsewhere.