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
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
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
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
“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
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"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..."
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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.
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
#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
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
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"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
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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
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.
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@SavePapay
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!
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"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
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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
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...
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