HomeMy WebLinkAbout2311 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2311
A RESOLUTION opposing Snake River and Columbia River reservoir
drawdowns and the removal of dams thereon
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco recognizes the enormous contribution the Snake
and Columbia Rivers bring to this region's economic well being and quality of life,
and,
WHEREAS, the City supports the continued multiple use of the Snake and
Columbia Rivers for fish and wildlife, hydropower generation, flood control,
transportation, irrigation and fecreation, and
WHEREAS, the City believes that reservoir drawdowns below current
operating levels, or removal of the dams on the lower Snake and Columbia Rivers
would inflict on the citizenry a loss of recreation, an increase in electrical rates, a risk
of floods, economic hardship and impaired quality of life and
WHEREAS, the City believes that the salmon decline is due to many factors
including loss of habitat, an increase in predators, drought, unfavorable ocean
conditions, poor hatchery practices, increased harvest and hydro projects,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That salmon and steelhead can and should be preserved and
enhanced in conjunction with the continued multiple use of the Snake and Columbia
rivers
Section 2 The City of Pasco rejects and opposes reservoir drawdowns below
current operating levels or the removal of any dams solely for fish recovery and
enhancement
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this
i6 th day of June, 1997
Catherine D Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Leland R Kerr
City Attorney