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Saving the Columbia salmon amid dam era debates in Oregon
The piece traces the Columbia River salmon decline due to 11 main stem dams and hydroelectric expansion, noting hatcheries, fish ladders, and transport efforts. It highlights economic tradeoffs, ongoing research, and statements by Oregon officials on escapement goals and the cost of recovery.
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Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Columbia
New England
United States
Bonneville Dam
Howard Horton
Oregon State Uiversity
Fish and Wildlife Department
Grand Coulee
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Snake River
Northwest
Bonneville Power Administration
Eugene
Eugene Water and Electric Board
Chicago
Horton
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Robert Thompson
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Corps
Thompson
University of Maine
Rogue River