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If Only Pigs Could Fly by Dan Anduiza Lewiston Tribune, April 7, 2021

Salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River basin do not have the 10 years time to implement Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson's plan to breach the four lower Snake River dams, a man-made impediment to their future existence, let alone endure the Pacific region's stakeholders' endless bickering -- the cacophony of which equals that of seagulls, cormorants and terns feasting on endangered anadromous fish smolts in the slackwater river plain.

Paying the price of a few hogs to be let loose on the notorious problem islands of the Columbia River basin to fatten up on nesting predatory seabird eggs and disrupt this man-made problem is a proven solution.

Now if only pigs could fly and do the same on the near-ocean Oregon bridges and the new problem islands of predatory birds -- also man-made -- then our sacred fish might have some hope.

Seeking visionary solutions such as Simpson's is a far cry better option than to do nothing but watch our supposed leaders bicker the fish to extinction.

Related Sites:
Simpson's announcement may be viewed here
Other documents associated his concept are available at simpson.house.gov