The Coalition for Idaho Water is formed from more than 50 groups,  representing Idaho irrigation, agricultural, and business interests and Idaho cities and counties.  The Coalition is united in its determination to safeguard the sovereignty of Idaho's water.

June 17, 2008:  Read the Coalition's reaction to an announcment by enviromental groups that they will file a lawsuit against the new salmon recovery plans announced in may.

May 5, 2008:  The Federal government released new biological opinions regarding the operation of the Upper Snake, Columbia and Lower Snake River systems so as to protect salmon runs.

• Read the Coalition News Release Regarding The Issue

• Read an Overview of the BiOps

• Read the Executive Summary

• Read the Issues Summaries

• View the All Issues-All Solutions Illustration

October 31, 2007: The NOAA Fisheries released drafts of its biological opinions on effects of Federal Columbia River Power System and mainstem effects of other tributary actions on anadromous salmon species listed under the Endangered Species Act; operations and maintenance of Reclamation projects in the Snake River Basin above Brownlee Reservoir; and a supplemental comprehensive analysis of the Federal Columbia River Power System and mainstem effects of Upper Snake and other tributary actions. Here's where you can read and get copies of the documents. 

July 13,  2007:  Idaho Congressman Bill Sali introduces a resolution that would put the U.S. U.S. Congress on record as opposing removing dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.  Read the resolution.  The Coalition issues a news release endorsing the sentiment expressed in the language of the resolution.  Read the Coalition news release.

June 7, 2007:  Washington Congresswoman McMorris Rogers officially recognizes hydropower as vital resource; lists environmental impacts if Snake River dams are removed.  Read the Congresswoman's news release.

Apr. 19, 2007:  A new poll by Northwest RiverPartners shows Pacific Northwest residents shows strong opposition to breaching of Snake River dams.  Read a summary of the poll.

Apr. 9, 2007:  The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a 2005 lower court decision that requires all parties in the case to work together to put together a regional plan that adequately protects endangered salmon and steelhead. Read the Coalition's reaction to the decision.

Mar. 30, 2007:  The Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association goes on record as opposed to removing any Snake River dams and opposed to funding any further studies of dam removal.  Read the resolution passed by the Association.  Read the news release issued by the Coalition about the ICUA Resolution. 

Mar. 14, 2007:  A Coalition representative testifies before the Northwest Power and Conservation Council and urges that the agency reject calls for new studies and support of legislation aimed at dam breaching.  Read the news release about the testimony.

Jan. 17, 2007:  A just-published scientific study done for the Bonneville Power Administration refutes claims by environmentalists that breaching four Snake River dams will benefit salmon recovery. 

• Read the Coalition news release about the study.

• Read the Acoustic Tracking Study.  (Note:  2MB pdf file)