Simpson’s Concept Of ‘Columbia Basin Fund’ To Finance Lower Snake Dam Breaching Draws Range Of Reactions
Idaho Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson’s $34 billion dollar proposed framework for breaching the four Lower Snake dams in 10 years to aid ailing Snake River salmon and steelhead, while mitigating for impacts to river users, elicited a degree of interest this week from two Northwest governors, support from tribes, and a range of reaction from key interests.
