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February 27, 2026
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Judge Orders Spill at Northwest Dams to Aid Salmon, Despite Energy Concerns
John Day Dam on the Columbia River
John Day Dam on the Columbia River | Shutterstock
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An Oregon federal judge ordered increased spill levels at eight dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers in order to protect endangered salmon species, rejecting claims that doing so would impede power generation.
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