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Trump Reverses Dam Removal Policy, Sparks Environmental Outcry

6/13/2025

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President Trump has overturned Biden-era policies aimed at removing Snake River dams in Eastern Washington, raising alarms over energy reliability. This controversial move has drawn sharp criticism from environmentalists and tribal leaders, who warn it threatens salmon recovery and undermines treaty rights, putting the delicate balance between energy needs and ecological restoration in jeopardy.

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President Trump has overturned Biden-era policies aimed at removing Snake River dams in Eastern Washington, raising alarms over energy reliability. This controversial move has drawn sharp criticism from environmentalists and tribal leaders, who warn it threatens salmon recovery and undermines treaty rights, putting the delicate balance between energy needs and ecological restoration in jeopardy.