Dave Kvamme
Dave Kvamme
envision fish ladders open process proposal range screens support
Our proposal doesn't envision fish ladders and screens at our dams. However, through the settlement process we are open to a range of outcomes. As fish ladders and screens make sense, we would support their construction.
borderline build coming cost fish good high ladders pass salmon screens shape summer survive system water
In the summer months, water coming into the system is often borderline for salmon to survive in. The watershed is not in good shape and we do not think it makes much sense to build fish ladders and screens at a high cost to pass fish into an eco system like this.
concerns great impacts likely planning projects
With the great societal concerns about impacts on fisheries and other wildlife, its not likely we are going to see many new hydroelectric projects developed. We're not planning any.