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Resolution is passed supporting continued operation of Snake River dams

SNAKE River—The Columbia REA Board of Directors has voted unanimously in favor of a resolution in support of the continued operation of Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose and Lower Granite dams, according to an Aug. 7 company media release.

“The clean, carbon-free electricity that is produced by these dams plays a critically important role in supporting the needs of our members, said Columbia REA Board President Greg Knowles.

The dams provide jobs and a wealth of consistent, reliable, on-demand energy. Breac...