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May 19, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, May 13, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) participated as a keynote speaker for the Andrus Center for Public Policy’s 2021 Environmental Conference at Boise State University. Titled “Energy, Salmon, Agriculture and Community: REVISITED,” the conference reprised the Andrus Center’s 2019 conference focusing on the diverse and interconnected factors related to salmon survival, energy production, and economic development throughout the Pacific Northwest.
River stakeholders and partners have since been applauding Rep. Newhouse’s remarks and his commitment to ensuring all voices are heard on this important issue:
“In every public debate, a moment occurs that shifts the tide. Rep. Newhouse’s comments at the Andrus Center conference created that moment for supporters of a clean, equitable energy future for the Pacific Northwest.”
Bonneville Power Administration
Originally published on May 14, 2021 5:14 pm
A wide-ranging proposal to save wild salmon by removing the four Lower Snake River dams may be dead in the water. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray say any proposal for the controversial dams needs a “science-based,” “community-driven” approach.
Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson had pulled together what he’s dubbed a new “concept” to save salmon. The $33.5 billion proposal would provide funding for what could be lost without the dams in place. Previous sticking points have included lost energy, irrigation access and grain transportation. Simpson wants to fund his concept through the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan.
SALEM â Itâs rare that farmers and environmental groups agree.
But both agricultural stakeholders and environmental organizations say Idaho Rep. Mike Simpsonâs proposed $33.5 billion salmon recovery deal is a no-go.
A group of 17 environmental organizations say Simpsonâs plan would speed up salmon extinction and harm human health, calling it âuntenable.â
The group, including the Center for Biological Diversity and Spokane Riverkeeper, sent a letter on Tuesday, March 16, to Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Washington Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, all Democrats, opposing Simpsonâs plan.
A representative for the Center for Biological Diversity has not returned calls seeking further comment.
AgweekTV for March 6-7, 2021. 5:30 am, Mar. 6, 2021
Coming up on AgweekTV, we will take a look at farmers finalizing their farm program and crop insurance elections. We will discuss the probability in sheep productions. We ll see firefighters learn about grain extractions. Finally, we will discuss how many grain producers are evaluating their 2021 market decisions.
COMING UP ON AGWEEK TV
FARMERS FINALIZE THEIR FARM PROGRAM AND CROP INSURANCE ELECTIONS WITH THE BEST SAFETY NET IN 7 YEARS ON CORN AND 8 YEARS ON BEANS.
WE HEAD TO MINNESOTA TO LOOK AT THE PROFITABILITY IN THE SHEEP PRODUCTION BUSINESS.
FIREFIGHTERS PUT DOWN THEIR HOSES TO LEARN ABOUT GRAIN BIN EXTRACTIONS.