Several environmental groups announced a lawsuit that could set the tone for many more. KPLU environment reporter Keith Seinfeld explains. The Clinton Administration has been planning for salmon and sagebrush across a vast area of eastern Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. But critics call the massive project a failure - and a waste of seven years of study and debate. KPLU environment reporter Keith Seinfeld explains.
Some activists say now is the time to invest in wind power.
KPLU environment reporter Keith Seinfeld explains. But, in this report prepared just prior to this morning's release of the recommendations, KPLU environment reporter Keith Seinfeld explains that the debate over the dams will rage on. But an Oregon Indian tribe says not only is the plan on the wrong track they believe they have the answer to saving the regions salmon and the tribe is asking the federal government to learn from their success. A huge fleet of fishing boats based in Seattle is facing more restrictions this winter - to protect a dwindling population of sea lions. Fishermen are expected to attack the plan at meetings this week in Alaska.