Bonneville Power Administration Originally published on May 14, 2021 5:14 pm A wide-ranging proposal to save wild salmon by removing the four Lower Snake River dams may be dead in the water. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray say any proposal for the controversial dams needs a “science-based,” “community-driven” approach. Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson had pulled together what he’s dubbed a new “concept” to save salmon. The $33.5 billion proposal would provide funding for what could be lost without the dams in place. Previous sticking points have included lost energy, irrigation access and grain transportation. Simpson wants to fund his concept through the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan.