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Annual Salmon Return Projections 2024
Analysis of smolt-to-adult return ratios indicates continued stagnation below recovery thresholds.
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Science and accountability for salmon recovery.
Four Lower Snake River dams make it hard for salmon to reach spawning grounds and return to the ocean. Supporters say removing (breaching) the dams is the most effective way to restore salmon runs while replacing power, irrigation, and shipping services.
Why this work matters
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Wild Salmon Decline
The data indicate historically low return rates. Our research shows that without structural intervention, current trajectories lead to ecological collapse in key spawning tributaries.
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Treaty Rights
Honoring obligations to tribal nations requires sustainable ecosystems. Analytical models demonstrate that restoring river flow is essential to meeting these long-standing legal commitments.
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Community Needs
Planning for a future without the four dams involves rigorous economic analysis to ensure the uninterrupted provision of electricity, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure for regional stakeholders.
What winning looks like
Our metrics for success are defined by actionable policy and measurable ecosystem recovery.
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Federal Commitment
Establishing a concrete, legally binding timeline for the breaching of the four Lower Snake River dams.
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Funded Replacement
Securing comprehensive federal and state funding for alternative energy, transportation, and agricultural infrastructure.
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Tribal Co-management
Ensuring regional Tribes hold central authority in the ongoing management and stewardship of the restored river basin.
State of Play
The data indicate a critical window for intervention. Current legal agreements have paused immediate litigation, providing a structured period for analysis and negotiation.
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River System Analysis
How we work
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Litigation Support
Providing robust data and ecological modeling to support ongoing legal efforts advocating for treaty rights and environmental compliance.
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Science Education
Synthesizing complex biological and hydrological research into accessible reports for policymakers and the public.
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Restoration Analysis
Evaluating the economic and infrastructural requirements for transitioning the region post-breach.
Latest Research & News
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Energy Replacement Feasibility Study
Evaluating regional grid capacity and renewable integration options post-dam breaching.
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Update on Federal Mediation Proceedings
Key takeaways from the latest round of stakeholder negotiations regarding the 2028 timeline.
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