Molalla River Protection Passes House
A bill to protect 22-miles of the Molalla River under the Wild and Scenic River Act was approved today by the House. All five of Oregon’s representatives voted in favor. Senators Wyden and Merkley have introduced an identical bill in the Senate. House approval was considered a sure thing by Oregon environmental groups, but getting it through the Senate will be much harder. From the Oregonian.
Judge Redden Still Unsure About Obama Salmon Plan
A new letter from U.S. District Judge James Redden hints that he may have some concerns about the Obama Administration plan for Columbia Basin salmon. For starters, he wonders why the feds are withholding documents that could explain the scientific basis for the new plan. He also asks why the feds aren’t taking certain steps they claim will help salmon and steelhead recover. Check out these reports from Rocky Barker in the Idaho Statesman and Matthew Preusch of the Oregonian.
