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American Focus > Blog > Environment > Salmon, tribal sovereignty, and energy collide as US abandons Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
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Salmon, tribal sovereignty, and energy collide as US abandons Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement

Last updated: June 30, 2025 3:10 am
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The decision by the Trump Administration to pull out of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement has sparked controversy and concern among various stakeholders. The agreement, struck in 2023 by the Biden administration, aimed at restoring salmon populations and potentially removing hydroelectric dams along the river system. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with hydroelectric producers in Washington and Oregon welcoming the decision due to increased energy demands driven primarily by data centers for AI and cryptocurrency operations.

However, Indigenous nations have strongly opposed the termination of the agreement, citing violations of treaty rights. The 1855 treaty between the United States and the Yakama, Nez Perce, Umatilla, and Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs granted Indigenous Nations the right to hunt, gather, and fish on their traditional homelands. The construction of hydroelectric dams along the Lower Snake River in the 1960s had devastating impacts on salmon populations, leading to violations of the fishing clause of the treaty.

After decades of legal battles and negotiations, the 2023 Columbia Basin Agreement offered a glimmer of hope for salmon restoration and dam removal. The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the agreement has reset the situation, endangering the already struggling salmon populations and disrupting vital fisheries restoration efforts.

The Bonneville Power Administration, responsible for maintaining the dams and marketing the power generated from the river system, has funded restoration efforts to meet recovery goals. However, rising water temperatures in the Columbia River system pose a significant threat to salmon survival, prompting calls for dam removal as the best solution to save the species.

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While some industry representatives have welcomed the administration’s decision, Indigenous nations and environmental advocates argue that salmon recovery efforts and legal contracts should take precedence over energy demands. The lack of consultation with utility companies and Indigenous nations in the decision-making process highlights the need for inclusive and transparent discussions on the future of the Columbia River Basin.

In conclusion, the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement has reignited debates on the balance between energy needs, environmental conservation, and Indigenous rights. The fate of salmon populations and the future of the Columbia River system hang in the balance as stakeholders navigate complex legal and environmental challenges.

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