From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“This is a great example of how the Biden administration and the environmental left takes an issue makes it their priority and uses politics and ignores the science. But the fact is, is that the forest- Lower Snake River dams-their impact on salmon runs is very small. And it would cost by the estimates of the people who want to tear down the dams about $35 billion to tear down the four dams. And the largest ever assessment of the impact of the Snake River dams, which was done by the federal scientific agencies says that if you destroyed the dams that it would have a very small— it would have, it would increase salmon recovery— but it would have a very small marginal benefit on salmon recovery. And if you keep the dams, they would —salmon would recover anyway.” — Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center

In Episode 438 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center. Todd discusses his work with WPC, why Washington State has wacky environmental policies, the importance of Washington Initiative 2117, his participation in Gabriella’s forthcoming Conservation Nation video on hydropower, and much more.

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EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America – District of Conservation

In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top post. Gabriella also discusses how data centers use water and why these projects aren't as scary as believed. Plus, a preview of this weekend's IOTR Summit in Florida. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAmerican Rivers: America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 is a Call to Action for Healthy Rivers and a Cleaner Water Supply Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking

1. EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America 18:45
2. EP 551: Maine Adopts Statutory Right to Hunt and Fish 14:01
3. EP 550: Governor Spanberger Targets Gun Ownership in Virginia (ft. Stephen Gutowski) 24:37
4. EP 549: Maryland Madness – Lead Ammunition Bans 31:45
5. EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting 28:48

SHOW NOTES

⁠Todd Myer’s Biography⁠

⁠Washington Policy Center – Center for the Environment⁠

⁠Washington Initiative 2117, Prohibit Carbon Tax Credit Trading and Repeal Carbon Cap-and-Invest Program Measure (2024)⁠

⁠Snake and Columbia River dams: Controversy rages between renewable hydroelectric advocates and extremists seeking to remove dams