Washington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) has announced plans to welcome members of the House Natural Resources Committee to Eastern Washington where she will help lead a field hearing on the importance of the Lower Snake River dams.
In addition to the field hearing, members will tour Ice Harbor Dam to see firsthand the innovative technology being used to maximize hydropower generation while also ensuring safe fish passage for endangered salmon that travel along the Snake River.
Her announcement included the following events for publication:
WHO: Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04)
Congressman John Duarte (CA-13)
Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10)
Witnesses at the field hearing will include representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northwestern Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Port of Lewiston, Benton Public Utility District, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, McGregor Company, Washington Policy Center, and Kintama Research Services.
SCHEDULE: Monday, June 26, 2023
10:00am PT – Tour of Ice Harbor Dam
Ice Harbor Dam
11:00am PT – Press Conference
Ice Harbor Dam
1:00pm PT – Field Hearing
Richland High School
930 Long Ave, Richland, WA 99352
LIVESTREAM: This hearing will be open to the public and press, and a livestream is available online here.
