March 14, 2007--Coalition for Idaho water urges NPCC to reject plea for studies, legislation (Idah Water Users Association)
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council was urged by the Coalition for Idaho Water to reject a desperate plea by environmental groups for the Council to support more studies and divisive legislation on dam removal. The Coalition labeled the legislation as simply a diversionary tactic being pushed by environmental groups...Idaho is the 3rd fastest growing State in the nation for two years running, trailing only Arizona and Nevada. More power, not less is needed now and for the foreseeable future. This urgent need to meet growing demands for electricity must be factored into any request to further study dam removal.
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