"U.S. Prepared to Construct Energy Projects if Snake River Dams are Breached, Leaked Document Reveals"

A leaked document from the Biden administration reveals that the U.S. government is willing to support the construction of clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest as a replacement for the hydropower generated by the controversial Snake River dams. Conservationists see the potential removal of the dams as crucial for restoring depleted salmon runs, but Congress would need to agree on their removal, which is unlikely in the near future. The draft agreement, part of ongoing mediation talks with tribes and conservation groups, also includes funding for analyzing energy needs, improving infrastructure, and restoring native fish populations. Utility and business groups oppose dam breaching, citing potential negative impacts on ports, farmers, and electricity prices.