From the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NPCC) press release: "Increased water spills over Columbia and Snake river dams and changes in river flows to aid juvenile salmon and steelhead migration in 2006, sought by plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit, would raise the cost of electricity in the Northwest this winter and also could increase the risk of power failures, according to an analysis by the staff of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council."
The Council analysis is available on the NPCC website.
The analysis references lawsuits brought by the National Wildlife Federation. For more information on the National Wildlife Federation viewpoint, read their recent report: "Salmon Recovery Under Attack." The July 26, 2005, opinion issued by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is available online.
The lawsuit is in response to a series of Biological Opinions issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Fisheries Service; the most recent was issued on November 30, 2004. The SalmonRecovery.gov site includes some of the related court documents.
Source: "Power council says dam, fish plan would raise bills." Missoulian November 26, 2005. A1.
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