The middle ground

By order of a federal judge recently, the spring flows over Snake River and Columbia River dams will be increased. This is the result of all parties involved working out the plans for the change. The increased flows will start April 3 and continue into June.

It is thought that the increased flows will give juvenile steelhead and salmon a better chance of survival on their way to the ocean. The increased flows will get them to the ocean faster and help them avoid some of the dangers associated with the dams.

For years, the debate over saving the fish runs has raged. Water temperature, oxygen le...