Renewed legal battle ramps up over Columbia Basin dams and salmon

Renewed Legal Battle Over Columbia Basin Dams and Salmon

A long-running court battle has resumed after a two-year pause, focusing on balancing protections for endangered fish with hydropower dams in the Columbia River Basin.

Conservationists, anglers, clean energy groups, and the state of Oregon have requested a federal court to grant a preliminary injunction to change the operation of eight dams on the lower Columbia and Snake rivers.

The state of Washington and the Nez Perce Tribe are supporting the request.

No specific statements were cited from the parties involved.

Author's summary: Court battle resumes over dam operations.

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Columbia Basin Herald Columbia Basin Herald — 2025-10-17

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