Federal Judge Orders Spill Over Columbia System Dams For Salmon, Steelhead
A federal judge has ordered increased spill at eight Columbia and Snake River dams to aid smolt outmigration, a “significant ruling for” salmon and steelhead and their advocates in the resumption of their long court battle with the federal government to mitigate hydropower system impacts on ESA-listed fish.
DNR Could Close Campgrounds Near Popular Waters, Woods Due To Proposed Lands Budget Cuts
A campground at a destination rainbow trout fishery in a Northcentral Washington state forest is among several DNR recreation facilities that could be fully closed as a result of proposed cuts to land maintenance budgets, agency officials warn.