Dam Sense

Working to breach the dams on the Lower Snake River to save millions of tax dollars, bring wealth & jobs to a region, restore salmon runs, & increase orca prey

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jim Waddell, the founder of DamSense and a tireless advocate for the Pacific Northwest. We will continue his work to breach the Lower Snake River Dams before it's too late.

Please read our full tribute at https://t.co/3CEnP5DeTp

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

Legal negotiations are a long game, but Southern Resident Killer Whales need help fast. Tell @POTUS @SecDebHaaland @SecGranholmand @USACEHQ to listen to @NOAAFisheries and begin breaching the Lower Snake River Dams in 2023. #freethesnake

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

Don't miss this opportunity to support NW Tribal Nations as they call on @POTUS @SecDebHaaland @SecGranholm @USACEHQ to #honorthetreaties and #freethesnake to save #endangeredspecies NOW.
#nofishnoblackfish
https://t.co/GlKFggxnhz

[Save Our Wild Salmon @savewildsalmon]

Salmon are on the brink of extinction. Several Northwest Tribal Nations are calling on the federal government to uphold their commitments and restore abundant salmon. Join the All Our Relations Snake River Campaign at a stop near you: https://t.co/IceJ12p4LX

[Save The World's Rivers! @SaveWorldRivers]

“Although this crazy dam project is still being constructed in Boulder County, we are committed to stopping Denver Water from further draining the Colorado River,” said Gary Wockner, executive director of Save the Colorado.

#CORiver

https://t.co/ShrSjm2KBs

[Salmon Orca Project @SalmonOrcaProj]

"To be clear, NOAA has outlined the steps needed to recover wild Snake River salmon and steelhead and eventually remove them from listing under the Endangered Species Act. That is the kind of problem-solving we should all be able to support..."

https://t.co/eUwnMq41bM.

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

Healthy salmon runs mean healthy ecosystems. The PNW environment, economy, and cultures rely on #keystonespecies. Whatever moves you - #birds #bears #wolves #trees #otters #pinnipeds #rivers #extinction - use that as motivation to take action TODAY at https://t.co/gzAQMINj24

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

This is not a drill -- take action TODAY before the deadline for public input. While you're at it, remind @POTUS @SecDebHaaland @SecGranholm @USACEHQ that @NOAAFisheries recently declared breaching the LSRD as the crucial centerpiece action for Snake River salmon restoration.

[Save Our Wild Salmon @savewildsalmon]

The status quo is not sustainable. We can have a future with clean and affordable energy, economic opportunities for everyone, abundant #salmon and #steelhead, and uphold treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations. We must act now: https://t.co/Oq1pb7qPHy
#StopSalmonExtinction

[American Rivers @americanrivers]

#PORTLAND @@NPT1855 will be at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Sept. 21 with a screening of #CovenantoftheSalmonPeople starting at 7pm with a reception to follow. Be sure to register below- this event is FREE and it will sell out. https://t.co/hPr9e5kROl

[Jools @Jools_Orca]

ICYMI here is a full recording of the celebration of Tokitae.

https://t.co/I688TkCcZQ

@jeffrey_ventre @OrcaSOS @SunnysidePri @Sam10k @Voice_OT_Orcas @_AnimalAdvocate @Barbi_Twins @GerdavanRijn1 @Seasaver @LeosAnimalPlan1 @Casey_Pup @louisa1000 @RobRobbEdwards @TilikumCo 💙

[Idaho Conservation League @idconservation]

Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Shannon Wheeler discusses the Tribe's fight to save endangered salmon and steelhead and the Tribe's new film "Covenant of the Salmon People." For screenings in your area, visit https://t.co/Ja3ztok4ch
https://t.co/yfXwjKpEex

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

"They're our elders. They are the ones who guide us, the ones who teach us how to navigate these waters, how to fish and hunt and live this way of life."
TODAY is the deadline: support #tribaljustice and #honorthetreaties - ask @POTUS to #freethesnake

https://t.co/rkdTlWHdnY

[American Rivers @americanrivers]

Congress reauthorizes the Farm Bill every five years to address the nation’s food, agriculture, forestry, conservation needs & more. River-friendly policies will enhance restoration efforts across the country while keeping farmland in the hands of farmers https://t.co/sJYVsdOlQy

[WildFish @WildFishCons]

Despite fierce opposition from locals, permission for a seventh open-net salmon farm has been granted off the coast of Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands.

Head to the article below to read more.

https://t.co/EbKewnKJRr

@SavePapay

[American Rivers @americanrivers]

Rivers have the power to heal us. We have the power to heal rivers.

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

The Snake River is way too close to the top of this list -- breaching the dams would change everything! DEADLINE August 31 to speak up for #rivers #salmon and #pnw #ecosystem while they still have a chance to recover. #freethesnake #tellthedamtruth #extinction #endangeredspecies

[American Rivers @americanrivers]

Introducing America's #MostEndangeredRivers of 2023 - This year's list underscores how human health and public safety are directly connected to the health of our rivers. Each river is at a tipping point, they need you - Take Action Now!
https://t.co/NH9cZWblOe

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

"The dams really are the largest cause of man-made mortality... When a species like salmon are to go away, that's the beginning of the death of our people." #honorthetreaties #tribaljustice #freethesnake #stopextinction
https://t.co/Ir8lJX7mbM. https://t.co/Ir8lJX7mbM via @KTVB

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

Only 2 more days! Public input on Columbia River salmon recovery is due Thursday, August 31 at 11:59pm EST/8:59pm PST. If you haven't already submitted a formal CEQ comment, please go to https://t.co/FjrE4DNRNz today! #freethesnake #tellthedamtruth #extinction #endangeredspecies

[Salmon Orca Project @SalmonOrcaProj]

Nez Perce Chair Shannon Wheeler spoke a powerful truth at a recent ceremony honoring Tokitae, the last sourthern resident Orca living in captivity:

“What do they see today? That is truly difficult because they gave themselves...
 https://t.co/0UOuURmYcw

[Dam Sense @damsnse]

We can #freethesnake and save #endangeredspecies THIS WEEK. The entire ecosystem depends on a free-flowing river. Learn more and take action by Thursday, August 31 at https://t.co/gzAQMINj24. Please share!
#breachthedams #tellthedamtruth #keystonespecies

[Marine Connection @MC_org]

Eleven stunning photos of orcas in Washington waters.

https://t.co/Yj76pObdOo

Photo : Jami Cantrell