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Drought threatens salmon and power in the Columbia River Basin

Drought conditions in the Columbia River Basin are threatening salmon and electricity generation.

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Pressure on the basin could affect regional ecosystems, water users and power supplies.

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  1. Columbia River Basin drought threatens salmon and power ↗chronline.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC

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