The real threat to salmon isn’t hydroelectric dams (ft. Todd Myers)

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 579: BAAJA Blast: Permitting Reform or Bust – District of Conservation

In Episode 579 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the permitting reform bill – aka BAAJA – that is gaining traction in Congress now. The Senate will hold a cloture vote starting at 3:30pm ET in a motion to proceed. Gabriella discusses the status quo without permitting reform, how BAAJA is good for the environment and affordability. Tune in!SHOW NOTESBipartisan Policy Center: BAAJA ExplainerEstimating the US Energy System Impacts of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act

1. EP 579: BAAJA Blast: Permitting Reform or Bust 22:29
2. EP 578: Midterms, CO Amendment 83, Disneyland Goes Electric 32:07
3. EP 577: Kaylyn Glenn – Florida Gladeswoman & Conservationist 29:45
4. EP 576: Chiricahua National Park & Energy Security Index 24:58
5. EP 575: Menhaden Madness (ft. Whit Fosburgh, Forage Fish Campaign) 24:07

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

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