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Columbia Snake River System

Wheat Leaders: Protect Lower Snake River Dams

Ice Harbor Dam is one of the Lower Snake River Dams

Washington Senator Patti Murray and Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently announced their recommendations concerning a final Lower Snake River Dams (LSRD) Benefit Replacement Report. Basically, they state their belief that while breaching the dams would help salmon populations, breaching should not occur until economic impacts, including substantial negative effects on the U.S. wheat export system, are mitigated.

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) responded to the recommendations August 26, reflecting the position of U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and local organizations representing U.S. wheat growers.

“The dams play a vital role in providing a safe, efficient and affordable way for wheat farmers to get their product to market,” said NAWG CEO Chandler Goule. “We are glad the recommendations released by Senator Murray and Governor Inslee recognize the role these dams play in agriculture and acknowledge dam breaching is not feasible at present.

“However, we remain concerned and opposed to breaching as it would be detrimental to wheat growers across the region. Last month, NAWG filed public comments outlining our concerns, whereby other modes of transportation cannot simply replace barging. Wheat farmers move grain most efficiently by using the waterway instead of rail or truck while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. NAWG remains committed to working with our federal partners and stakeholders to meet the challenge of helping facilitate a healthy river ecosystem while supporting wheat growers.”

 

The Idaho Wheat Commission produced the video story above about the Columbia Snake River System and its irreplaceable role in the Pacific Northwest U.S. wheat production and export system.

USW has also shared the following information about  the Lower Snake River dams:

Facts About U.S. Wheat Exports And The Columbia Snake River System

USW Expresses Support For Maintaining Lower Snake River Dams

Report On Replacing The Benefits Of The Lower Snake River Dams Generates Concern

Capital Press Reports On Proposal To Remove Snake River Dams

 

August 26, 2022/by Steve Mercer
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