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Yakima Basin Plan Could Flood Shoreline Community

Courtney Flatt — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:27:41 +0000

A plan to manage central Washington’s water is not sitting well with some cabin owners. The water plan aims to enlarge a lake that would flood a small, shoreline community. Reporting for EarthFix, Courtney Flatt takes a look at how environmental planners balance the wish of some against the need of many.

Spring Brings New Life To Washington's Recovering Elwha River

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:28:26 +0000

On the Olympic Peninsula the largest dam removal project in history is well underway. The Elwha River flows from the Olympic Mountains down to the Strait of Juan de Fuca near the mouth of Puget Sound. Ashley Ahearn reports that as the two dams come out, new life is coming into the Elwha River.

Klamath Dam Scientist Alleges He Was Fired After Questioning

Amelia Templeton — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:32:59 +0000

A former government scientist says the Department of Interior has painted too positive a picture of Klamath Dam removal. Paul Houser was a scientific integrity officer. And he says he was fired for expressing his dissent. Amelia Templeton reports.

Judge Redden Talks Salmon Case

Aaron Kunz — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:16:40 +0000

A federal judge who has ruled for more than a decade on how to save Columbia and Snake River salmon says four dams on the Lower Snake River should be torn down. Aaron Kunz has the story.