Issues: Fish & Wildlife
Salmon and steelhead are icons of the Pacific Northwest – important to both the region’s culture and economy. Yet many runs in the Columbia River Basin are listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Hydroelectric dams that harness the Columbia and Snake Rivers for power production are the biggest killers of these fish and threaten other fish and wildlife. By striking a balance between dams, energy and salmon, we can enjoy clean energy, wild salmon, and healthy fish and wildlife populations.
May 7, 2010
Eastside/Westside fishing groups, clean energy advocates, business leaders and conservationists unveil project, seek leadership from Washington state’s U.S. senators Business leaders, fishing and recreation groups, conservation organizations and clean energy advocates today announced the launch of Working Snake River for Washington. The project — part of a process begun in Eastern Washington by fishing, business […]
Apr 22, 2010
Salmon’s got a problem with all the garbage and toxins people throw into his home so he has a simple solution to fight pollution. Check out People For Puget Sound and Visual Media Group’s Earth Day Everyday video for a good laugh.
Apr 20, 2010
CBC reports on a proposed dam project that local tribes and environmental groups say would destroy farmlands, displace wildlife and release unacceptable amounts of greenhouse gasses.
NW Energy Coalition member organizations Sierra Club of B.C. and the David Suzuki Foundation are featured in the article which you can find here.
Jan 13, 2010
Light in the River’s reports, and the dialogue we hope they engender, will offer and explore solutions that jointly counter global warming; preserve healthy waters, fish, farms and communities; and advance initiatives to achieve both goals.
Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 NW Energy Coalition and Save Our Wild Salmon Comments on Draft Sixth Northwest Power Plan Prepared by Steve Weiss and Nancy Hirsh, NW Energy Coalition Introduction The NW Energy Coalition (Coalition) and Save Our Wild Salmon (SOS) applaud Northwest Power and Conservation Council members for recognizing the wealth of clean energy opportunities […]
May 21, 2009
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo discusses energy-related issues, such as renewable energy, water and endangered salmon plans, during a speech to the NW Energy Coalition.
Dec 5, 2008
Rick Applegate, Consultant, Energy Trust of Oregon Board Member and Energy Coalition Headwaters Awards Winner opens the 2008 NW Energy Coalition Fall Conference in Portland, OR on December 5.
Jul 13, 2008
Released by a coalition of taxpayer, business and conservation groups (including NW Energy Coalition), this study shows that removal of four dams on the lower Snake River in Washington state will save U.S. taxpayers and Northwest electricity consumers billions of dollars while increasing tourism, creating new outdoor recreation, and improving sport and commercial fishing opportunities.
