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All the people who think dams should be removed, must also believe that all fishing should be stopped as well, right?  If these fish are truly in danger lets stop killing them and eating them.

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Dr. Lubchenco brings strong credentials and a science background to her job.  That makes her uniquely suited to understand what a positive contribution the federal dams make to the NW's energy independence, overall economy, and how removing them would compromise our climate change goals.  

It's disappointing to hear people say that BPA is ignoring its responsibilities for salmon. Fish returns are actually better, not worse. Further, it was NOAA scientists who signed off on the current plan, not politicians.  We should be trying to make it work and get out of the courtroom.

posted 3 years, 11 months ago
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