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Environment
Washington Bill Aims To Stop Controversial Cougar Hunts In Klickitat County
A new bill in the Washington Senate aims to stop a controversial policy in Klickitat County, where the sheriff deputized six hound handlers to track and kill any cougars he deemed to be a safety threat.
Army Corps Continues To Investigate 30 Steelhead Found Dead Near An Idaho Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing its investigation into the deaths of around 30 steelhead trout near Idaho’s Dworshak Dam on the North Fork of the Clearwater River.
Northwest Energy Generation Continues To Green Up
Coal plant closures in the Northwest and an increase in natural gas generation meant fewer heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions recently contributed to climate change, according to new data from the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.
Around 30 Steelhead Found Dead Near Idaho’s Dworshak Dam
The Army Corps of Engineers is investigating whether the start-up of Dworshak Dam’s turbines are responsible for the deaths of around 30 steelhead, according to a press release from the Army Corps.
Yakima Water Woes Need More Storage Options, Advocacy Group Says
Climate change is forcing creative water storage options in the Yakima River Basin to ensure enough water for fish, cities and farmers.
New Survey Shows Support For Snake River Dams, In Contrast To Earlier Survey
Two surveys about breaching the Snake River dams show opposing results.
How Melting Sea Ice Increases Wildfire Risk In The Northwest
Recent atmospheric research may help Northwest forest managers better prepare for wildfires.
Will A Shad Horde Take Over The Columbia River?
Columbia River fish could have another challenge to their ecosystem. Growing numbers of American shad could challenge salmon and steelhead.
Judges Dismiss Long-Running Court Case Over Sacred Site In Oregon
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit from Yakama Nation and Grand Ronde tribal leaders, who claimed a 2008 highway expansion destroyed a sacred site near Mount Hood.
Smaller Fish Tags To Help Sockeye Studies Above Grand Coulee Dam
Soon, it could be easier to track young sockeye salmon around dams.
More Lynx Are Coming Soon To Washington’s Kettle Range
This winter, the Kettle River Range in north-central Washington will be a little more wild.
Washington Pauses Controversial Spring Bear Hunt
Spring bear hunts in Washington are postponed for 2022, following a vote of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in a meeting on Friday.
