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Commissioners urge action on BPA funding decision that could affect local fisheries
Summary
County leaders discussed a letter about BPA funding for select-area fisheries and hatchery operations that they said could put roughly 7,000,000 fish 'in the balance' and agreed to amplify outreach to state partners and neighboring jurisdictions.
Commissioners discussed concerns that recent Bonneville Power Administration funding decisions may jeopardize select-area fisheries and hatcheries that support commercial and recreational fishing.
A commissioner cited a well-written letter from Peter Roscoe and said the county would continue to push for a funding solution, noting that "we've got 7,000,000 fish... hanging in the balance here," and that impacts would extend beyond Youngs Bay to the Columbia River and ocean fisheries. Staff and chamber representatives have circulated talking points and letters to state organizations to raise awareness of potential impacts.
The board asked staff to continue outreach, including engaging ports and regional partners, and welcomed public and intergovernmental support to preserve hatchery operations and downstream fishing opportunities.
