Spill at Northwest Dams Risks Causing ‘Catastrophic Harm,’ Feds Tell 9th Circuit
PPC also Appealing Lower Court’s Injunction Increasing Spill Levels
Judge Simon's order would impact eight dams on the lower Snake and lower Columbia rivers: Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose, Lower Granite, Bonneville, The Dalles, John Day and McNary. | Yes Energy
Apr 8, 2026
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Federal agencies urged the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to pause a lower court’s order that would increase spill levels at eight dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers, saying the order risks increasing rates and causing costly blackouts.
