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Turbulent Snake River politics centered on two dams
In Idaho and Washington a new dam fight forms around Mountain Sheep and Nez Perce on the Snake and Salmon rivers. Pacific Northwest argues for fast power and quick construction while protecting fish runs, while Washington Public Power pushes Nez Perce for greater long term output and fish passage plans. The clash pits private and public utilities over river ecology and regional electricity needs.
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Lewiston
Idaho
UPI
Snake
Wyoming Mountains
North America
Columbia River
Hells Cariyem
Idaho Power Company
Hells Canyon
Tver
Pacific Northwest
Pacific ‘Northwest
High Mountain Sheep Dam
Washington Public Power
Nez Perce Dam
Washington
Mountain Sheep-Pleasant Valley
Middle Snake
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Washington Public Power Group
Nez Perce
High Mountain
Public Power
Fish Passage