Snake

Snake

Rewilding the Lower Snake

How cultural values of a free flowing river can impact the ecosystem and communities that depend on it. The Seattle Times asked the question that if the Lower Snake River Dams were removed and salmon response didn’t meet expectations – then what? The answer encompasses more than benefits to migrating salmon – a functional waterway can have immense value.

Impacts of Dam Removal

Removing the Lower Snake River Dams would not only benefit salmon populations, but also restore the natural flow of the river and its surrounding ecosystem. This rewilding effort could have far-reaching effects on the environment and the communities that rely on the river for their livelihoods.