1. The document provides an agenda for a meeting on breaching the 4 Lower Snake River Dams (LSRDs) including an introduction, overview of reasons for breaching, visions for the future, and operational plans.
2. It summarizes the critical status of salmon populations and killer whales due to lack of salmon, despite billions spent on failed dam passage improvements.
3. It argues that breaching the dams according to plans analyzed in the Corps' 2002 EIS could be done quickly for $340 million and have major economic and ecological benefits for salmon, orcas, fishing, and other species and habitats in the region.
The document discusses the declining salmon populations in the Columbia and Snake Rivers and the impact of the lower Snake River dams. It summarizes that breaching the four lower Snake River dams is the preferred environmental alternative according to the Corps of Engineers' 2002 EIS. Breaching the dams would restore salmon habitat, benefit orca populations that rely on salmon, and be cheaper than the billions already spent on failed efforts to improve fish passage around the dams.
1) The document discusses 5 policies that would allow for the immediate breach of the 4 lower Snake River dams, including that the Corps' 2002 EIS provides NEPA coverage and no new authorities are needed.
2) Breaching the dams is estimated to cost $340 million, much less than the billions estimated previously, and would have benefit-cost ratios of 4-1 or higher.
3) Survival rates of wild Snake River salmon continue to decline despite over $1 billion spent on passage improvements, indicating breaching is necessary to meet recovery goals.
The document discusses environmental impacts and regulatory failures related to fracking in Ohio. It summarizes concerns about risks to public health and the environment from water and air pollution, increased toxic waste, and inadequate chemical disclosure laws and emergency response regulations. Specific incidents of well blowouts, fires, and fish kills are presented as examples illustrating the need for strengthened rules regarding setbacks, containment, chemical information sharing, and first responder resources.
Western Lake Erie “impairment” designation: What does it mean? How can it hap...Ohio Environmental Council
This document discusses waterway impairment designations under the Clean Water Act. It explains that if water quality criteria for a waterway are not met, it is considered "impaired" and requires a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) to limit pollutants. The TMDL process for the Chesapeake Bay is discussed as a case study, including litigation that led to its establishment and requirements for states to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads by certain percentages and timelines. Nonpoint sources are included in TMDLs and states must describe plans to achieve load reductions.
In September 2013, a group of scientists and specialists came together under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s Nutrient Annex 4 Objectives and Targets Task Team to determine how much phosphorus reduction is necessary to restore Lake Erie’s water quality, reduce the occurrences harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie, as well as the extent of the central basin’s hypoxic zone.
The Annex 4 task team released their report in late June 2015 and Dr. Jeffery Reutter, task team co-chair, will present the group’s findings and what it means to the lake if the loading and concentration targets are met.
Santina Wortman, an official from the U.S. EPA Region 5 office will also be on hand to answer questions and explain next steps for the agency.
This document provides examples comparing cataloging descriptions following RDA versus AACR2. It includes examples of changes to data elements, transcription of titles, additions of new MARC fields, and other differences between the two standards. The examples cover areas such as inaccuracies, parallel titles, other title information, supplied titles, and more.
The document summarizes San Diego County's water supply sources and challenges. It notes that San Diego imports about 80% of its water, with 50% coming from the Colorado River and 30% from Northern California via the State Water Project. Regulatory restrictions to protect fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta limit water deliveries. The region is succeeding in saving water through conservation efforts. Future plans aim to diversify supply and increase amounts from local sources, seawater desalination, and recycled water. A recent state water bond includes $100 million for raising San Vicente Dam and other funding to improve supply reliability and local watershed projects. Resolving disputes over the Quantification Settlement Agreement and mitigating impacts
The document discusses the declining salmon populations in the Columbia and Snake Rivers and the impact of the lower Snake River dams. It summarizes that breaching the four lower Snake River dams is the preferred environmental alternative according to the Corps of Engineers' 2002 EIS. Breaching the dams would restore salmon habitat, benefit orca populations that rely on salmon, and be cheaper than the billions already spent on failed efforts to improve fish passage around the dams.
1) The document discusses 5 policies that would allow for the immediate breach of the 4 lower Snake River dams, including that the Corps' 2002 EIS provides NEPA coverage and no new authorities are needed.
2) Breaching the dams is estimated to cost $340 million, much less than the billions estimated previously, and would have benefit-cost ratios of 4-1 or higher.
3) Survival rates of wild Snake River salmon continue to decline despite over $1 billion spent on passage improvements, indicating breaching is necessary to meet recovery goals.
The document discusses environmental impacts and regulatory failures related to fracking in Ohio. It summarizes concerns about risks to public health and the environment from water and air pollution, increased toxic waste, and inadequate chemical disclosure laws and emergency response regulations. Specific incidents of well blowouts, fires, and fish kills are presented as examples illustrating the need for strengthened rules regarding setbacks, containment, chemical information sharing, and first responder resources.
Western Lake Erie “impairment” designation: What does it mean? How can it hap...Ohio Environmental Council
This document discusses waterway impairment designations under the Clean Water Act. It explains that if water quality criteria for a waterway are not met, it is considered "impaired" and requires a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) to limit pollutants. The TMDL process for the Chesapeake Bay is discussed as a case study, including litigation that led to its establishment and requirements for states to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads by certain percentages and timelines. Nonpoint sources are included in TMDLs and states must describe plans to achieve load reductions.
In September 2013, a group of scientists and specialists came together under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s Nutrient Annex 4 Objectives and Targets Task Team to determine how much phosphorus reduction is necessary to restore Lake Erie’s water quality, reduce the occurrences harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie, as well as the extent of the central basin’s hypoxic zone.
The Annex 4 task team released their report in late June 2015 and Dr. Jeffery Reutter, task team co-chair, will present the group’s findings and what it means to the lake if the loading and concentration targets are met.
Santina Wortman, an official from the U.S. EPA Region 5 office will also be on hand to answer questions and explain next steps for the agency.
This document provides examples comparing cataloging descriptions following RDA versus AACR2. It includes examples of changes to data elements, transcription of titles, additions of new MARC fields, and other differences between the two standards. The examples cover areas such as inaccuracies, parallel titles, other title information, supplied titles, and more.
The document summarizes San Diego County's water supply sources and challenges. It notes that San Diego imports about 80% of its water, with 50% coming from the Colorado River and 30% from Northern California via the State Water Project. Regulatory restrictions to protect fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta limit water deliveries. The region is succeeding in saving water through conservation efforts. Future plans aim to diversify supply and increase amounts from local sources, seawater desalination, and recycled water. A recent state water bond includes $100 million for raising San Vicente Dam and other funding to improve supply reliability and local watershed projects. Resolving disputes over the Quantification Settlement Agreement and mitigating impacts
This document discusses the economic case for a "no-tunnel" Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) alternative to the proposed tunnel plan. It notes that cost estimates for the tunnels have increased substantially while estimated water exports and seismic benefits have decreased. It analyzes differences in estimated benefits and costs between the tunnel plan and a no-tunnel alternative. It concludes that a no-tunnel plan could provide regulatory assurances at a lower cost if exports were maintained above 4 million acre-feet per year on average. Financial and regulatory issues with the tunnel plan are also noted.
River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) are required by the EU Water Framework Directive and are the means of achieving protection, improvement and sustainable use of water environments across Europe. Countries have varying levels of RBMP implementation, with some countries completing plans by the 2009 deadline while others are still developing plans or have faced legal challenges for failure to adopt RBMPs. The quality of water bodies also varies significantly between countries, with percentages of water bodies having good ecological status ranging from over 50% to less than 30%.
This document summarizes the Nisqually River Chinook salmon recovery plan, including long term goals of sustaining natural populations and harvest. It outlines priority habitat restoration projects, and strategies to reduce impacts of hatchery fish on natural populations through a seasonal weir and integrated hatchery program. The schedule for the upcoming Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant round is also provided. The Council is asked to approve the updated workplan, a public comment period, and the funding schedule.
This document summarizes Southern California Edison's marine mitigation program for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. It describes the station's once-through cooling system and its impacts on marine life, including entrainment of fish eggs and larvae and effects on the nearby kelp forest. As required by the Coastal Commission, SCE established a mitigation program that included constructing 150 acres of artificial reef habitat and 150 acres of tidal wetlands to compensate for these impacts. The program also included studies of the station's fish return system and long-term monitoring. SCE has spent over $172 million on the mitigation program to date with additional ongoing monitoring costs.
9. CaBA Conference 2017 NFM Modelling - Dave JohnsonCaBASupport
1) The document discusses natural flood management (NFM) approaches for the Merseyside area, including storing water, increasing surface roughness, and improving permeability.
2) An initial model identified NFM opportunities, which local experts then refined by modifying and adding opportunities based on local knowledge.
3) The results were incorporated into collaborative NFM maps and a user guide to identify the highest priority NFM projects, such as those in the River Birket corridor and Ditton and Netherley Brooks.
This document provides the 2013 annual report for the Okanogan Basin Monitoring and Evaluation Program (OBMEP). Some key findings from the report include:
- Steelhead spawning estimates in the Okanogan subbasin have increased since 2005 and are approaching recovery goals. Abundance of juveniles remains low in the mainstem but is higher in tributaries.
- Recent studies using electrofishing, PIT tagging and mark-recapture provide improved estimates of juvenile steelhead abundance compared to past methods. Data from Omak Creek show high juvenile numbers.
- Habitat modeling found capacity for steelhead is reduced from historical levels, with high temperatures limiting mainstem habitat. Tributaries like Salmon
This document provides a progress report on EPA's 2006-2011 strategic plan targets for the Columbia River Basin. It summarizes the progress made towards three specific targets - restoring wetland and upland habitat in the lower Columbia River watershed (SP-52), cleaning up contaminated sediments in the lower Columbia River and Portland Harbor (SP-53), and reducing concentrations of certain contaminants in water and fish tissue in parts of the basin (SP-54). For each target, the document provides background, describes related projects and efforts, and updates on progress through January 2009, noting some targets have already been exceeded while others require more time.
The document summarizes economic analyses conducted on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). It analyzed the economic benefits of the BDCP, benefits of different take alternatives, and statewide economic impacts. The analyses found that the BDCP would provide $4.7-5.5 billion in benefits to state and federal water contractors by stabilizing water supplies. Alternative configurations were also analyzed and found to provide billions in benefits, though some alternatives had higher costs than benefits. A statewide economic impacts study additionally considered effects in areas like construction, recreation, traffic, and agriculture.
The document discusses the declining salmon populations in the Columbia and Snake Rivers and how breaching the four lower Snake River dams could help recovery efforts. It notes that over $2 billion has been spent on failed efforts to improve fish passage around the dams, while breaching the dams was identified as the preferred alternative in the Corps' 2002 EIS. Breaching could be done quickly and relatively inexpensively compared to estimates, freeing up funds for other restoration work. Removing the dams would significantly increase available salmon habitat and have economic benefits for fishing and local communities.
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Darlington Relicensing Hearing presentation- Novem...LOWaterkeeper
This is Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's presentation at the Darlington Relicensing Day 2 Hearing in Courtice, Ontario. Represented by Pippa Feinstein and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Public Interest Articling Fellow, Tristan Willis.
Tulloch Reservoir and the Drought of 2012-201?gfalken
This document summarizes a presentation given by Tri-Dam Project on the Tulloch Reservoir and ongoing drought conditions. It provides background on Tri-Dam Project and how it manages four reservoirs, including Tulloch Reservoir. It describes the current drought conditions and low water levels at New Melones Reservoir. It notes regulatory requirements for fish flows that could require draining Tulloch Reservoir and shortfalls in meeting those requirements with current storage. It outlines potential reservoir operations and water levels over the next year depending on rainfall. It closes by discussing next steps in finalizing Tulloch Reservoir's operating schedule and continued engagement with local communities and agencies.
Salton sea omega project final narrative 10 29 17Jack Mosel
- The document proposes the "Omega Project" to restore the Salton Sea through removing excess nutrients, producing renewable energy, and creating economic opportunities. It would partner with the Torres Martinez Tribe.
- It describes using a proprietary material called "Nutrizorb" to remove phosphorus and ammonia from the Salton Sea, which would then be used as a fertilizer for sustainable agriculture. This would help restore the sea and support the local economy.
- The project also proposes a 20 MW offshore floating solar array and onshore green hydrogen production facility, powered by the solar array. This would produce green hydrogen for nearby fueling stations and markets to support renewable energy adoption.
The report provides an overview of nutrient status in Lake Erie as of November 2008. It finds that total phosphorus levels remain highest in the western basin and are a driver of algal blooms there. Nearshore, attached algae problems are associated more with Dreissenid mussels. Agricultural and municipal sources contribute the largest phosphorus loads with the highest concentrations and bioavailability, making them key targets for mitigation. Ongoing research is needed to address uncertainties and evaluate progress toward meeting Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement goals.
The document summarizes a public meeting about water issues in Mesa County, Colorado. The agenda included discussions on local water supplies, challenges like endangered fish and water quality, population growth projections, and filling the gap between future water supply and demand. Attendees provided input on basin implementation plans and principles like protecting senior water rights and local control over water planning. Breakout sessions covered topics like agricultural, environmental, and policy issues.
Desalination of the Sea Around Us, Part IICarol Reeb
This is a talk on seawater desalination I gave in Seaside California on October 19th, 2010. It is divided in two parts.
Part I contains information on seawater desalination and how the process can impact the marine environment.
Part II provides specific examples of how brine discharged from these plants can affect species, especially eggs and developing young.
It ends with an illustration of how water recycling could be a better long-term solution to our looming water crisis on the Monterey Peninsula and in the State of California.
This document discusses strategies for developing a regional salmon recovery plan along the Washington coast. It provides background on the planning process, which involves multiple watersheds and Lead Entity groups working to synthesize strategies at a regional scale. Key steps discussed include establishing a regional technical committee to provide scientific support, conducting a threats assessment for different salmon habitat targets, and identifying goals, objectives, strategies and monitoring measures through an adaptive management process. The overall aim is to develop a coordinated, science-based plan for recovering salmon populations across the coastal region.
The document summarizes the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, which was established in the 1970s to protect endangered fish species in the Colorado River basin. The program involves federal agencies, states, and interest groups working cooperatively to manage water flows and habitats. Key activities include securing water flows, developing fish habitats, stocking endangered fish, and managing nonnative species. The program has helped protect winter and spring flows in Reach 2 of the Green River to maintain channels and floodplains.
Our project will study the effects of stream restoration practices, J hook and cross vane, on polluted rivers and streams in the Great Lakes Basin area of Wisconsin. Specifically, we will implement these practices on the Oconto, Peshtigo, and Menominee rivers and study their impact on fish populations like trout. The methodology involves initial studies of water pollution and fish, applying the restoration structures, further evaluation, and a final report. The goal is to better understand how these techniques affect habitats and wildlife in order to inform future conservation efforts.
This study measured fecal coliform bacteria levels at multiple locations along Bayou Terrebonne in Louisiana over the summer of 2012. Samples were collected biweekly from 16 upper bayou sites and weekly from 5 middle bayou sites. Results showed fecal coliform levels varied substantially, from under 200 cfu/100mL to over 6000 cfu/100mL on dry days. Levels were extremely high after rainfall. Through community surveys and interviews, researchers found residents use the bayou for fishing and recreation, presenting health risks. Fecal coliform levels identified several areas along the bayou as having dangerously high concentrations.
This document discusses the economic case for a "no-tunnel" Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) alternative to the proposed tunnel plan. It notes that cost estimates for the tunnels have increased substantially while estimated water exports and seismic benefits have decreased. It analyzes differences in estimated benefits and costs between the tunnel plan and a no-tunnel alternative. It concludes that a no-tunnel plan could provide regulatory assurances at a lower cost if exports were maintained above 4 million acre-feet per year on average. Financial and regulatory issues with the tunnel plan are also noted.
River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) are required by the EU Water Framework Directive and are the means of achieving protection, improvement and sustainable use of water environments across Europe. Countries have varying levels of RBMP implementation, with some countries completing plans by the 2009 deadline while others are still developing plans or have faced legal challenges for failure to adopt RBMPs. The quality of water bodies also varies significantly between countries, with percentages of water bodies having good ecological status ranging from over 50% to less than 30%.
This document summarizes the Nisqually River Chinook salmon recovery plan, including long term goals of sustaining natural populations and harvest. It outlines priority habitat restoration projects, and strategies to reduce impacts of hatchery fish on natural populations through a seasonal weir and integrated hatchery program. The schedule for the upcoming Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant round is also provided. The Council is asked to approve the updated workplan, a public comment period, and the funding schedule.
This document summarizes Southern California Edison's marine mitigation program for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. It describes the station's once-through cooling system and its impacts on marine life, including entrainment of fish eggs and larvae and effects on the nearby kelp forest. As required by the Coastal Commission, SCE established a mitigation program that included constructing 150 acres of artificial reef habitat and 150 acres of tidal wetlands to compensate for these impacts. The program also included studies of the station's fish return system and long-term monitoring. SCE has spent over $172 million on the mitigation program to date with additional ongoing monitoring costs.
9. CaBA Conference 2017 NFM Modelling - Dave JohnsonCaBASupport
1) The document discusses natural flood management (NFM) approaches for the Merseyside area, including storing water, increasing surface roughness, and improving permeability.
2) An initial model identified NFM opportunities, which local experts then refined by modifying and adding opportunities based on local knowledge.
3) The results were incorporated into collaborative NFM maps and a user guide to identify the highest priority NFM projects, such as those in the River Birket corridor and Ditton and Netherley Brooks.
This document provides the 2013 annual report for the Okanogan Basin Monitoring and Evaluation Program (OBMEP). Some key findings from the report include:
- Steelhead spawning estimates in the Okanogan subbasin have increased since 2005 and are approaching recovery goals. Abundance of juveniles remains low in the mainstem but is higher in tributaries.
- Recent studies using electrofishing, PIT tagging and mark-recapture provide improved estimates of juvenile steelhead abundance compared to past methods. Data from Omak Creek show high juvenile numbers.
- Habitat modeling found capacity for steelhead is reduced from historical levels, with high temperatures limiting mainstem habitat. Tributaries like Salmon
This document provides a progress report on EPA's 2006-2011 strategic plan targets for the Columbia River Basin. It summarizes the progress made towards three specific targets - restoring wetland and upland habitat in the lower Columbia River watershed (SP-52), cleaning up contaminated sediments in the lower Columbia River and Portland Harbor (SP-53), and reducing concentrations of certain contaminants in water and fish tissue in parts of the basin (SP-54). For each target, the document provides background, describes related projects and efforts, and updates on progress through January 2009, noting some targets have already been exceeded while others require more time.
The document summarizes economic analyses conducted on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). It analyzed the economic benefits of the BDCP, benefits of different take alternatives, and statewide economic impacts. The analyses found that the BDCP would provide $4.7-5.5 billion in benefits to state and federal water contractors by stabilizing water supplies. Alternative configurations were also analyzed and found to provide billions in benefits, though some alternatives had higher costs than benefits. A statewide economic impacts study additionally considered effects in areas like construction, recreation, traffic, and agriculture.
The document discusses the declining salmon populations in the Columbia and Snake Rivers and how breaching the four lower Snake River dams could help recovery efforts. It notes that over $2 billion has been spent on failed efforts to improve fish passage around the dams, while breaching the dams was identified as the preferred alternative in the Corps' 2002 EIS. Breaching could be done quickly and relatively inexpensively compared to estimates, freeing up funds for other restoration work. Removing the dams would significantly increase available salmon habitat and have economic benefits for fishing and local communities.
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Darlington Relicensing Hearing presentation- Novem...LOWaterkeeper
This is Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's presentation at the Darlington Relicensing Day 2 Hearing in Courtice, Ontario. Represented by Pippa Feinstein and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Public Interest Articling Fellow, Tristan Willis.
Tulloch Reservoir and the Drought of 2012-201?gfalken
This document summarizes a presentation given by Tri-Dam Project on the Tulloch Reservoir and ongoing drought conditions. It provides background on Tri-Dam Project and how it manages four reservoirs, including Tulloch Reservoir. It describes the current drought conditions and low water levels at New Melones Reservoir. It notes regulatory requirements for fish flows that could require draining Tulloch Reservoir and shortfalls in meeting those requirements with current storage. It outlines potential reservoir operations and water levels over the next year depending on rainfall. It closes by discussing next steps in finalizing Tulloch Reservoir's operating schedule and continued engagement with local communities and agencies.
Salton sea omega project final narrative 10 29 17Jack Mosel
- The document proposes the "Omega Project" to restore the Salton Sea through removing excess nutrients, producing renewable energy, and creating economic opportunities. It would partner with the Torres Martinez Tribe.
- It describes using a proprietary material called "Nutrizorb" to remove phosphorus and ammonia from the Salton Sea, which would then be used as a fertilizer for sustainable agriculture. This would help restore the sea and support the local economy.
- The project also proposes a 20 MW offshore floating solar array and onshore green hydrogen production facility, powered by the solar array. This would produce green hydrogen for nearby fueling stations and markets to support renewable energy adoption.
The report provides an overview of nutrient status in Lake Erie as of November 2008. It finds that total phosphorus levels remain highest in the western basin and are a driver of algal blooms there. Nearshore, attached algae problems are associated more with Dreissenid mussels. Agricultural and municipal sources contribute the largest phosphorus loads with the highest concentrations and bioavailability, making them key targets for mitigation. Ongoing research is needed to address uncertainties and evaluate progress toward meeting Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement goals.
The document summarizes a public meeting about water issues in Mesa County, Colorado. The agenda included discussions on local water supplies, challenges like endangered fish and water quality, population growth projections, and filling the gap between future water supply and demand. Attendees provided input on basin implementation plans and principles like protecting senior water rights and local control over water planning. Breakout sessions covered topics like agricultural, environmental, and policy issues.
Desalination of the Sea Around Us, Part IICarol Reeb
This is a talk on seawater desalination I gave in Seaside California on October 19th, 2010. It is divided in two parts.
Part I contains information on seawater desalination and how the process can impact the marine environment.
Part II provides specific examples of how brine discharged from these plants can affect species, especially eggs and developing young.
It ends with an illustration of how water recycling could be a better long-term solution to our looming water crisis on the Monterey Peninsula and in the State of California.
This document discusses strategies for developing a regional salmon recovery plan along the Washington coast. It provides background on the planning process, which involves multiple watersheds and Lead Entity groups working to synthesize strategies at a regional scale. Key steps discussed include establishing a regional technical committee to provide scientific support, conducting a threats assessment for different salmon habitat targets, and identifying goals, objectives, strategies and monitoring measures through an adaptive management process. The overall aim is to develop a coordinated, science-based plan for recovering salmon populations across the coastal region.
The document summarizes the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, which was established in the 1970s to protect endangered fish species in the Colorado River basin. The program involves federal agencies, states, and interest groups working cooperatively to manage water flows and habitats. Key activities include securing water flows, developing fish habitats, stocking endangered fish, and managing nonnative species. The program has helped protect winter and spring flows in Reach 2 of the Green River to maintain channels and floodplains.
Our project will study the effects of stream restoration practices, J hook and cross vane, on polluted rivers and streams in the Great Lakes Basin area of Wisconsin. Specifically, we will implement these practices on the Oconto, Peshtigo, and Menominee rivers and study their impact on fish populations like trout. The methodology involves initial studies of water pollution and fish, applying the restoration structures, further evaluation, and a final report. The goal is to better understand how these techniques affect habitats and wildlife in order to inform future conservation efforts.
This study measured fecal coliform bacteria levels at multiple locations along Bayou Terrebonne in Louisiana over the summer of 2012. Samples were collected biweekly from 16 upper bayou sites and weekly from 5 middle bayou sites. Results showed fecal coliform levels varied substantially, from under 200 cfu/100mL to over 6000 cfu/100mL on dry days. Levels were extremely high after rainfall. Through community surveys and interviews, researchers found residents use the bayou for fishing and recreation, presenting health risks. Fecal coliform levels identified several areas along the bayou as having dangerously high concentrations.
The document summarizes an Eagle County Town Hall meeting about water issues in the Colorado River Basin. It provides background on water history in Eagle County, the Colorado Water Plan, and the Basin Implementation Plan (BIP) process. It discusses key themes from public outreach, the status of BIP projects, and upcoming opportunities for public input into the plan. The goal is to develop a grassroots document through the BIP process that identifies projects, policies, and processes to help address the projected gap between future water supply and demand in Colorado through 2050.
Ga presentation - scc capitol lake 10-12-10aolydert
This document summarizes the history and context of Capitol Lake planning in Washington state. It discusses the various proposals that have been considered over time to manage the lake and sediment accumulation, including maintaining the lake, restoring an estuary, or creating a dual basin estuary. It also outlines some of the technical, economic, environmental, and regulatory considerations of each alternative. Moving forward, the state legislature will need to decide on a long-term management strategy, but permitting for major changes could take 4-6 years.
This document summarizes the history and context of Capitol Lake planning in Washington state, including:
1) Capitol Lake was created in 1937 by damming the Deschutes River to form a lake as part of the state capitol campus. Since then, sediment accumulation has been an ongoing issue requiring dredging.
2) Recent studies from 1997-2009 have evaluated managing the lake or restoring an estuary, considering environmental, economic, technical, and community factors.
3) Key recommendations and considerations related to ongoing management of the lake or restoring an estuary include costs and timing of dredging, infrastructure needs, water quality impacts, and habitat restoration.
4) Next steps require action by the State Capitol
Lake Superior is the largest and cleanest of the Great Lakes, home to diverse plant and animal species. While its ecosystem remains in good condition, threats such as invasive species, land use change, contaminants, and climate change require continued protection efforts. The Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP) is the mechanism for the US and Canada to cooperate on monitoring the lake and taking actions to address these threats, with a focus on habitat restoration, reducing chemical pollutants, and adapting to climate change. Ongoing challenges include legacy contaminants in fish, emerging chemicals of concern, and stresses from climate change such as warming waters impacting cold-water fish species.
The document discusses the plight of coral reefs in Trinidad and Tobago. It outlines the Buccoo Reef Trust's strategy of research, education, and conservation to protect coral reefs. It describes the value of coral reefs through tourism, fisheries, and shoreline protection. It also discusses threats to coral reefs like coral bleaching caused by rising water temperatures, sedimentation from land clearing/development, and diseases. Monitoring results show a general decline in live coral cover and increase in threats like sedimentation and disease. It recommends policies and marine protected areas to enhance protection of these valuable ecosystems.
The document summarizes the formation and mission of the 1071 Coalition advocacy group, which aims to influence water management policies to maintain healthy water levels in Lake Lanier. It discusses impacts from low water levels, the need for more advocacy, and the Coalition's plans to commission economic impact studies and technical reports to bolster Georgia's position and counter Florida's public relations efforts regarding water allocation and flows. The total projected three-year budget is $700,000.
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How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
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Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
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centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
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1. Welcome and Agenda
Introduction & Team Goal
Short Overview of Critical Reasons for Immediate
Breaching of the 4 LSRD’s
Your Turn to Provide Your Vision
Operational Concept for Rapid Response Team
and Volunteers
Questions
Fill Out Qualifications Statements & Collect
Resumes
3. Start with the Ends in Mind…......The Visions
Photo Betsey ThoennesHaro Strait
A Truly Abundant and Resilient
Salish Sea for Generations…..
For “All Our Relations”
Betsey Thoenes
Center for Whale Research
Jim Waddell, Jim Fetter & EPA Region 10
4. The Means With the Best
and Very, Very Likely the Only Chance of
Achieving the Visions…....
If we Act in a matter of months, NOT years
Image Curtesy Army Corps of Engineers ,
from the 2002 EIS…..So they did study it!!
5. Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW)
At Risk of Extinction
Decrease in chinook, 80% of Diet
About 50% come from Columbia Snake Rivers
Increase in mortality
J, K & L pods need ~1500 salmon a day
Currently 76 whales
Effective Breeding population is around 30, 5-6 more
losses and recovery is unlikely
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AK-SE AK Harvest Total
BC-PSC Harvest Total
WA- Puget Sound Comm/Treaty CN&T + Rec (5-13)
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OR-Ocean Harvest Total
CA-Ocean Harvest Total
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OR-Columbia In-River Run (Sp,Sum,F, Ad)
OR Coast - Other
CA Coast - Other
CA-Klamath & Trinity Rivers In-River Run (F, Ad)
CA-Sacramento River Esc (LF,W,Sp, Ad(&J for Trib))
CA-Central Valley Esc (F, Ad)
JKL Deaths
Source Data:
Center for Whale Research
Pacific Fishery Management Council (2013)
NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-NWFSC-123, July 2013
Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC; 2013)
CN&T = Commercial Net and Troll
Rec = Recrea onal
Term = Terminal
Esc = Escapement
ROM = Rough Order of Magnitude
Sp = Spring Sum = Summer
F = Fall LF = Late Fall
W = Winter
Ad = Adult J = JackSouthern Resident Popula on Status as of 12/31/2016
J. Cogan for Center for Whale Research
8/13/2018 2016 SRKW Population Update
& 2016 Whale Sighting Data
Center for Whale Research & J. Cogan
7.
8.
9. Runs < 3% of historic mean of 10-16 million
salmon & up to 30M in Columbia/Snake
$1 billion & 16 years failed dam passage
improvements since 2002 EIS signed. $1.5B
since 1988
Billions more in habitat wasted/suboptimized
10. What Is the Current Situation with Returns? Biologist tell me it is a “disaster”
Hence, the Urgency ….... more so than each previous year
Source: Columbia Basin Research
11. %1
So Far This Year?
On 19 April, 51 Fish Compared to the Avrg 2,440
367 Fish Compared to 10,479
Year Todate
12. Wild Salmon Survival
“Figure 4.1. SARs from smolts at uppermost Snake River dam to Columbia River returns (including jacks) for wild
Snake River spring/summer Chinook, 1964-2013. … The NPCC (2014) 2%-6% objective for listed wild
populations is shown for reference; SAR for 2013 is complete through 2-salt returns only.”
Reference: Fish Passage Center 2015 CSS Annual Report
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13.
14. Reference: Fish Passage Center: 2015 Dworshak National Fish Hatchery Report
Hatchery Fish Survival
Figure 9. Weighted SARLGR-to-LGR for Dworshak NFH spring Chinook (1997–2013)
and Clearwater-B hatchery steelhead (2008–2012). Migration year 2013 is
incomplete for yearling Chinook, with Age 2-salt adult returns through 9/14/2015.
http://www.fpc.org/hatchery/dworshakhatchery2015.pdf
17. 93,000 Hours of Production, 4 LSRD’s
Only 2 Hours Were Needed
By BPA Customers
The Rest Sold As Surplus
Most Well Below Cost of LSRD’s, $50Mgh
Wind Was “Curtailed” 40 Times In 2017
18. BPA Debt Equals Assets,
The Hydro System Is “Underwater”
BPA Has Nearly Zero Days Cash Reserve
Customers Are Bailing Out Because of BPA’s High
Cost
Habitat Funding Is the Target for Budget Cutbacks
Removing High Cost Under Performing Assets Only
Way Out of Total Insolvency For BPA
19. 1. The Corps needs no new authorities to place the 4 LSRDs
into a “non-operational” status while normative river flows
are reestablished by removing the dams’ earthen portions.
2. The Corps’ 2002 Environmental Impact Statement and
Record of Decision provide the necessary NEPA coverage
for breaching, although some updating may be required.
3. Neither the ongoing litigation over the 2014 Federal
Biological Opinion nor the Court’s order for a new EIS
constrains the Corps from breaching the dams through
channel bypass now.
4. Breaching can be financed through existing debt reduction
and credits mechanisms as a fish mitigation action by BPA.
New appropriations are not needed.
5. Breaching is far easier than originally planned, making it
possible to move from a decision to breach, to breaching in
a matter of months, not years.
The Five Critical Policy Means Allow for Immediate Breach
Source Doc at: http://damsense.org/reports/
20. The BiOp, 02 EIS & New EIS
2004
New Bi-Op
SUED!
2008
New Bi-Op
SUED!
2010
Supplement 2008 Bi-
Op SUED!
2014
Supplement 2008 Bi-
Op Again SUED!
2016
Judge allows 5 Years
for FCRPS NEPA / EIS
2021 ?
Warm Colors Action Litigated,
Blue is Policy Approach
25. Breaching is the “preferred environmental alternative”
“further improvements in the hydrosystem passage
system are unlikely to recover listed Snake River stocks”
7 Years & $33 Million
Dam maintenance underestimated
Cost of breaching overestimated
Remains the operable EIS for the dams, Asst Sec
Army Reaffirmed this basic policy
NO matter what the BiOp says, it is still an
opinion for an action agency, ie., the Corps, to
consider in an EIS
2002 EIS
26. “…the chance of meeting NMFS survival and recovery criteria for the four listed
species Alt 1 [doing nothing] would likely be the same or slightly better than
Alternatives 2 and 3 [passage improvements]. Alternative 4 (breaching) provides
the highest probability of meeting the survival and recovery criteria…... The
analyses indicate that further improvements in the hydrosystem passage system
are unlikely to recover listed Snake River stocks…”
Conclusion…..we gambled over a billion dollars on doing something that was
slightly worse than doing nothing, lost, and point fingers at habitat loss,
fisherman, birds, and marine mammals and the catch all excuse, Ocean
Conditions.
And Wasted Several Billion Dollars or Your Tax Money
and Caused Your Power Bills to Go Up.
27. NOAA’s 2016 & 2017 Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Proposed
Recovery Plan sums this up with this statement on page 219: This
recovery plan contains an extensive list of actions to move the ESU and
DPS towards viable status; however, the actions will not get us to
recovery.
For more than 20 years, the federal agencies have focused on
essentially the same approach to saving [Snake River] salmon—
minimizing hydro mitigation efforts and maximizing habitat
restoration. Despite billions of dollars spent on these efforts, the listed
species continue to be in a perilous state. Judge Michael Simons, May
2016.
Wild Snake river runs are trending down the last few years, NOAA data
28. Habitat restoration investments will be optimized in the
Snake basin due to large numbers of returning fish that can
make use of previous improvements.
Opens roughly 80 miles of Chinook spawning and rearing
habitat
Millions in fish passage mitigation funding can shift to
riparian restoration on lower Snake and habitat work on
other tributaries.
More Corps funds available to other restoration initiatives
such as Puget Sound Near Shore Restoration.
Increased Snake runs relieve fishing and prey pressures on
Salish Sea and Coastal stocks speeding their recovery.
29. Thanks for Listening
Jim Waddell
Civil Engineer, PE, USACE Retired
All Supporting Documentation can be found at:
Damsense.org & WhaleResearch.com
Supporting information follows…
Center for Whale
Research
30. After Breaching, Lower Granite Dam
will look like this…
Image from the Corps 2002 EIS…..So they did study it!!
31. Benefit to Cost ratio over the life of the four dams is .15 to 1
Annual expenditures over the last 5 years have exceeded
earnings
LSR Dams are 2-4 times more expensive than mainstem dams on
Columbia
Three Turbine rehabs at Ice Harbor are now 3-4 times costlier
than original estimates and 10 years behind schedule.
Turbine rehabs of remaining 21 turbines not economically viable
for BPA thus consumers.
$2.5 billion spent on passage improvements with no
improvements in SAR’s for Snake runs
Oversupply of power in PNW increasing due to conservation,
wind & solar.
32.
33. Corrected breach cost now around $340 million, not 1 or 2 billion
Benefit to cost ratio is at least 4 to 1 if the hydro power is replaced
But, not really needed and will free up grid space allowing more wind
and solar, 2000 megawatts of solar alone in BPA Integration que
Breaching will save money for BPA/Corps which can be used on higher
value dams and habitat restoration efforts. Eg., Puget Sound Near
Shore, $400 million needed.
Provides 7-8 thousand more jobs in State
Land lease for restored viticulture and orchards could add $30 million
a year to State School budgets and $200 million in direct economic
benefit
ETC…
34. Corps can place dams into a ”non-operational” status without
Congressional authorization since dams do not provide an
economic benefit and are causing significant harm to the
environment.
Since dams are 92% hydro, BPA pays the breach bill under the
allocation rules and the 1980 Power Planning Act as Fish
Mitigation.
NEPA? The Corps has the 2002 EIS that covers breaching, the
only remaining reasonable alternative, can be updated in a
matter of months.
Breaching via removal of earthen berm portion of dam by
controlled hydraulic breach requires little further engineering or
complex contracting.
Could and should begin in December of 2017!
35. More salmon and steelhead for fisheries, endangered
Southern Resident Killer Whales, other marine mammals
and critters.
Removes stocks from endangered status thus eliminating
incidental take restrictions in mixed stock fisheries.
Increased fishing of ever more larger fish has numerous
spinoff economic benefits to the State and region.
Hatcheries
• Lower Snake Compensation Plan hatcheries built to mitigate
salmon losses due to dam construction along mainstem
should be closed, others modified of phased out over time,
BPA saving go to other hatchery programs or restoration
efforts.
36. Greater numbers of larger salmon will increase the
amount of biomass and nutrients moving from the
ocean to the interior
Other endangered aquatic species such as lamprey and
sturgeon will benefit with breaching
Riparian areas in the Snake basin will see sustainable
increases in overall diversity and population density.
Fewer algae producing reservoirs reduces methane
emissions, a powerful global warming gas.
37. Many elected officials, government leaders, environmental NGO’s and the media
are fixated on the BiOp litigation over the last 15 years
And, seemed to have gone out of their way to forget that the Corps is operating
and conducting mitigation activities today with the 2002 EIS
While a litigation ”victory” for some NGO’s, another decade of studies to develop
the programmatic FCRPS EIS and then a breach EIS, is too long for salmon.
Meanwhile actions in the 2002 EIS are an ongoing track and independent of the
Court ordered studies, which do not relieve the Corps from acting sooner.
These Court actions do not relieve the Corps from their inherent responsibilities
to meet the Federal Objective and the Endangered Species Act.
The 02 EIS has breaching as the only remaining reasonable alternative
Senior Corps officials have noted that neither the State, NW Delegation, Environmental
NGO’s nor the Tribes have actually asked the Corps to breach the dams since 2000. They
have asked for many other things, such as more spill, flow augmentation, studies, even
studies to honestly consider breaching, but not immediate breach.
38. And Then There Is the Money
$2.5 Billion spent since 1988 on the 4 LSRD’s with No improvement
“Record Runs” are achieved by putting ever more hatchery fish
into the Snake, since there SAR’s are so low and will continue
to decline because they are genetically inferior and depend on an
ever declining number of wild stocks to boost their genetics. About
$35 mill this year escalating at 5% per year.
Big looser is habitat investments that could have been made with
this money.
Habitat investments that were made are sub optimized by lack of
Snake stocks in the ecosystem.
40. Reference: Cost Report, July 2014, Jim Waddell
2002 Corrected + Future Costs
Dam Breaching
Keeping Dams
$inMillions
Alt 3
Alt 4
41. Lower Snake River (LSR) Dam Costs
Millions $3000
$2500
$2000
$1500
$1000
$ 500
42. Solution Is Breaching 4 Dams
Breaching is quick & far cheaper
Dam removal is costly and unnecessary
Lower Granite Dam
Begin Breaching
Nov 1 2016
Little Goose Dam
Begin Breaching
Nov 2017
45. Dams are driving species to extinction
$2.5 Billion failed efforts for salmon passage
Climate change poses new challenges
Dams could violate U.S. Treaties
Reasons For Breaching
46. River transportation in long-term decline, farmers
shifting to rail
Hydropower already replaced
Corps Walla Walla District understated cost of keeping
the dams by $161M per year
47. Dams cost millions in lost economic benefits
Increased recreation will provide 2,350 – 4,100 jobs
The Corps can no longer afford non-productive
infrastructure
48. Why The Universal Belief
That Dam Breaching Is Too Costly?
Photo USACE Walla Walla DistrictIce Harbor Dam
49. = systems improvements
= dam breaching
Reference: Lower Snake Feasibility Report / Environmental Impact Statement
2002 EIS Keep vs Breach
50. Reference: Cost Report, July 2014, Jim Waddell
2002 Corrected Annual Costs
Millions
$3000
$2500
$2000
$1500
$1000
$ 500
52. Cost errors revealed & corrected
Breaching dams
Most Reasonable and Prudent Alternative
Frees up millions of dollars
Increases economic benefits
Supplementing 2002 EIS
53. Reference: Mojica, J., Cousins, K., Briceno, T., 2016. National Economic Analysis of the Four Lower
Snake River Dams: A Review of the 2002 Lower Snake Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact
Statement. Economic Appendix (I). Earth Economics, Tacoma, WA.
54. Recreation
Jet boaters & skiers, rafters,
kayakers, canoeists,
swimmers, picnickers,
campers, hikers, mountain
bikers, hunters & anglers
The spending associated with recreation along a free-flowing LSR
will generate substantial economic activity throughout the region,
with the greatest economic activity occurring in the first four years.
$290 - $501 Million
2,350 - 4,100
Photo Ben KnightWhite Salmon Before and After Condit Dam
55. NOAA West Coast
BPA
Corps Northwest Division
Lower Snake Ports, e.g. Port of Lewiston
PNWA, NW River Partners
Opposition
56. Leaders have been misinformed since 2002
Political Mission Impossible: keeping salmon and
the four lower Snake River dams
Lack of political will
Lack of community insistence to breach dams now
Local & Regional Politics
57. Snake wild salmon runs will be lost in 1-3 years,
with hatcheries not far behind
Obama can act before government change-over
Why So Urgent?
Lower Granite Dam
Begin Breaching
Nov 1 2016
58. Biological, technical, economic and
financial data support dam breaching
EIS provides authority to breach and
funding mechanisms in place: freed up
money can be re-applied to Columbia
River dams and Habitat work
Congressional action not necessary
59. Leaders should seek corrected information
Public must demand action
Over 50 affected tribes
60. There Is Hope
Species Economies Taxpayers
Elwha River basin roaring back to health
Klammath River dam removal project announced
Update on LSR Dams & Federal Agencies
Far more gain by breaching: salmon, jobs, reliable power
61. “You can always count on Americans to do the right thing –
after they’ve tried everything else!”
Winston Churchill
What Legacy Will We Leave?
A Free Flowing Snake River with Salmon for Life
or
Extinctions for Salmon and SRKWs
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65. Navigation / Transport
Overall, freight volumes passing through the Ice Harbor locks (the lowest on the Snake River) have declined 20 percent since the 2002 study. Barges on LSR
reservoirs are used to transport wood chips, wheat and barley, pulses (e.g., garbanzo beans), and rapeseed (canola). Commodity producers can choose
shipping via rail or road. Since 2008, in large part a pipeline has moved petroleum to a refinery in Salt Lake City. Container-on-barge shipping down the
Columbia effectively ended after container ships abandoned the Port of Portland in 2015.
Table 3: Tonnage by Commodity Group (000 tons)
Commodity 1987-96 1992-97 2010-14
Percent change
1987-96 to 2010-14
Percent change
1992-97 to 2010-14
Wood chips 550.5 634.0 236.0 -57% -63%
Grain 3,051.4 3,038.0 2,800.0* -8% -8%
Petroleum 116.4 120.0 15.8 -86% -87%
Total 3,718.3 3,792.0 3,051.8 -18% -20%
Reference: Mojica, J., Cousins, K., Briceno, T., 2016. National Economic Analysis of the Four Lower
Snake River Dams: A Review of the 2002 Lower Snake Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact
Statement. Economic Appendix (I). Earth Economics, Tacoma, WA.
66. Water Supply
WATER SUPPLY
Approximately 34,000 acres of irrigated farmland use the reservoirs produced by the Lower Snake River dams for water supply. Should the
dams be breached, these farms would either need to drill wells to reach the aquifers or modify their water withdrawal systems. The water
supply values do not reflect the value of the water that is supplied, but the modification costs that would be incurred if the dams were to be
breached. Because of this, there are no costs or benefits associated in the “with dams” scenario.
WITH DAMS
Although the Snake River reservoirs provide irrigation to approximately 37,000 acres of farmland, the costs versus benefits have not been
calculated as the 2002 FR/EIS assessed this as a net change over the existing with dam condition.
BREACH DAMS
There have been no additional studies conducted on the cost of not having a reservoir for irrigation, and therefore the point estimate used in
the analysis is the $15.4 million ($22.5 million in 2015 dollars) estimate from the 2002 FR/EIS. However, review to date indicates that the
pumping capacity used to calculate these increased pumping costs is significantly overstated. The FR/EIS shows that the increased pumping
costs would yield 1 foot of water across 37,000 acres every 19 days. The FR/EIS also assumes that the land would no longer be used for crop
production, as opposed to switching to crops that demand less water, e.g., wheat or wine grapes.
USACE 2002 Lower Snake River Juvenile Salmon Migration Feasibility Report / Environmental Impact Statement, Appendix I: Economics,
Table 3.4-16 (pp I3-147), available at: www.nww.usace.army.mil/Library/2002LSRStudy.aspx
Reference: Mojica, J., Cousins, K., Briceno, T., 2016. National Economic Analysis of the Four Lower
Snake River Dams: A Review of the 2002 Lower Snake Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact
Statement. Economic Appendix (I). Earth Economics, Tacoma, WA.
67. Reference: Mojica, J., Briceno, T., 2016. Regional Economic Analysis of the Four Lower Snake River
Dams: A Review of the 2002 Lower Snake Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact Statement.
Economic Appendix (I). Earth Economics, Tacoma, WA.
Year Total Asotin Columbia Franklin Garfield Walla Walla Whitman
Year 1 $501.1 $120.4 $23.6 $141.8 $30.1 $50.5 $134.7
Year 5 $291.6 $74.5 $13.1 $77.4 $19.5 $28.8 $78.1
Year 10 $347.9 $86.8 $16.0 $94.7 $22.4 $34.7 $93.4
Year 20 $373.1 $92.4 $17.2 $102.5 $23.7 $37.3 $100.2
Table 5. Expected expenditures as a result of recreation from a free-flowing Lower Snake River (Values in millions, 2015 USD)
Total Asotin Columbia Franklin Garfield Walla Walla Whitman
Year 1 4161 1104 181 1177 219 529 951
Year 5 2380 663 99 640 135 294 526
Year 10 2876 788 121 785 157 357 640
Year 20 3098 843 131 849 168 385 691
TABLE 7. JOBS SUPPORTED BY RECREATION EXPENDITURES
Recreational Expenditures & Jobs
Without Dams
Jet Boating, Jet Skiing
Raft / Kayak / Canoe
Swimming
Picnic / Primitive Camping
The spending associated with recreation along a free-flowing LSR will generate substantial economic activity throughout the region, with the greatest economic
activity occurring in the first four years.
Developed Camping
Hike and Mountain Bike
Hunting
Angling
68. Reevaluate Corps 2002
Report
Value Engineer Breach Plan
Update the EIS
Update the Cost and
Economics
The 4 Dams Need to Be Breached Now
But How?
Develop Financial Strategy
Inform ALL of new &
corrected information
Develop Breach Execution
Plans
69. Yellow Line is estimate of additional chinook along Washington cost if the four
Lower Snake Dams had been breached in the 2002 time frame. Projections are
Based on Smolt to Adult Ratio in the 2002 EIS.
70. Likely Last Call for Snake River Wild Salmon
Photo Matt StoeckerSusitna River Wild Salmon
71. Like the Free Flowing Elwha Below
Snake River Will Recover If We Let It
Photo Ben KnightElwha River
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77. Fish Passage Center
Note the Blue Dotted Line
A Drop of 10%
In 10 Years,
Even After $2Billion
In Passage Upgrades