摘要: |
A letter of concern signed by a broad coalition of more than 40 agricultural groups, ports and other river stakeholders along the Columbia/Snake river system is opposing a plan to breach four Snake River dams to protect spawning salmon. The plan was proposed by Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho and includes compensation for farmers and others that would be hurt by the plan. The letter, addressed to key members of Congress and available as a template, was released March 26. The letter says that while the plan wouldn't do much to protect salmon, it would likely devastate wheat growers and other agricultural interests in the region that depend on cheap barge transportation. |