EPA Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Update
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EPA Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Update

In 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated the Upper Columbia River Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS). Funded under a settlement agreement with Teck, its purpose is to establish the nature, extent and possible…

EPA Nears Decision on Proposal to Add the Upper Columbia River Study Area to the National Priorities List
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EPA Nears Decision on Proposal to Add the Upper Columbia River Study Area to the National Priorities List

In October, the Forum reported that EPA may propose adding the Upper Columbia River study area to the National Priorities List (NPL), aka– Superfund. The Upper Columbia River study area currently extends from Grand Coulee…

Historic Multi-Million Dollar Agreement Powers Salmon Reintroduction Forward
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Historic Multi-Million Dollar Agreement Powers Salmon Reintroduction Forward

Houston, we have lift-off. In September, the Department of Interior announced a historic agreement that includes Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) providing $200 million over 20 years to advance the Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUTs) salmon…