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Trump Ends Salmon Restoration Pact, Sparks Legal Battles

6/15/2025

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On June 13, President Trump abruptly ended the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, jeopardizing vital salmon restoration and energy initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. This move halts federal partnerships with Washington, Oregon, and four tribes, sparking renewed legal battles over hydro system management. The Yakama Nation has voiced fierce opposition, with more responses expected in the coming days.

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Story summary

On June 13, President Trump abruptly ended the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, jeopardizing vital salmon restoration and energy initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. This move halts federal partnerships with Washington, Oregon, and four tribes, sparking renewed legal battles over hydro system management. The Yakama Nation has voiced fierce opposition, with more responses expected in the coming days.