By Matthew Preusch
December 24, 2009
Independent scientists largely approved of the Obama administration's plan for Northwest salmon and dam, internal e-mails show. The administration released scores of documents related to its review of the controversial plan, meant to keep salmon from sliding closer to extinction due to the operation of federal hydroelectric dams, late last month. The documents show considerable internal discussion over what parts of the plan need to be strengthened, as well as many positive comments from independent scientists.
Independent scientists largely approved of the Obama administration's plan for Northwest salmon and dam, internal e-mails show. The administration released scores of documents related to its review of the controversial plan, meant to keep salmon from sliding closer to extinction due to the operation of federal hydroelectric dams, late last month. The documents show considerable internal discussion over what parts of the plan need to be strengthened, as well as many positive comments from independent scientists.
