DRA Blog

Steven Hawley Steven Hawley

The Search for Truth

Almost every statement in PGE’s “Plain Facts” booklet about the Pelton Round Butte project is truth-challenged. In this post we address two of the most egregious claims.

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Sarah Cloud Sarah Cloud

Blues in the Genes

Though wild salmon genes are incredibly resilient, elastic, and adaptable, they are less so when crossed with salmon born and bred in hatcheries.

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Sarah Cloud Sarah Cloud

A Common Sense Solution

There’s a fix for the lower Deschutes River that can be implemented immediately. Find out why we advocate for a Night Blend.

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