Truce brokered in long running battle over Columbia River water

For nearly a decade, conservationists and irrigation interests have battled at the state capitol over Columbia River water and the long-standing laws safeguarding Columbia summer flows from new appropriations. These summer flows are critical to support the Columbia River’s salmon and steelhead runs protected by the federal Endangered Species Act…

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Article Link: Truce brokered in long running battle over Columbia River water. Instream- Water Watch Oregon Newlsetter. Spring, 2013.