Federal Judge’s Narrow Dam Ruling Highlights Decades of Failed Salmon Policies

In a ruling that underscores Washington’s chronic inability to balance environmental concerns with practical energy and economic needs, a federal judge in Oregon has demanded limited operational changes to the Columbia and Snake River dams. This decision, aimed at protecting endangered salmon runs, offers no sweeping reforms but highlights the ongoing struggle between preserving our national treasures and sustaining essential infrastructure. Why Has Washington Allowed Critical Salmon Runs to 'Disappear'? The Columbia River Basin once boasted the world’s most prolific salmon populations, a vital resource for Native American tribes, local economies, and ecological health. But after nearly a century of...