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State has stake in Columbia salmon solution, says Zeke Grader

Posted by: Maven on January 17, 2012 at 7:35 am

From the Sacramento Bee, this commentary by Zeke Grader:

“The story of Pacific salmon has not recently been a happy one. Population declines in the West Coast’s big three rivers – the Sacramento-San Joaquin, Klamath and Columbia-Snake – have meant less fishing, lost jobs, scarce fish and higher prices for consumers. Without major changes to how we manage these waterways, the beating heart of our region’s salmon economy may cease.

Fortunately, there are some bright spots on the horizon. On a growing number of rivers, adversaries are opting to collaborate rather than litigate. People are starting to work together to restore rivers, recover salmon and rebuild jobs. … “

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January 17, 2012 · Filed Under Northern California

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