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The fate of the Lower Snake River and its dams is tied to many factors. This long-standing narrative of renewable energy's impact is transitioning from a simmer to a boiling
Washington agricultural leaders and local officials celebrated the speedy replacement of the key Winona train trestle after it burned in a wildfire in August. The new trestle was built in about a month. "This is the fastest bridge that I've ever seen go up," said Jason Biggs, director of the rail, freight and ports division of the Washington Department of Transportation.
The Winona train trestle destroyed by wildfire in August is expected to resume freight service later in October, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Many grain elevators have been left "stranded" by the loss of the trestle, according to WSDOT. "In less than maybe 60 days, they replaced a 200-foot trestle over a creek bed," said Chris Peha, CEO for Northwest Grain Growers. "The state has done an absolutely wonderful job in their quick response."
The Washington State Department of Transportation says it will rebuild the Winona train trestle, destroyed by a wildfire Aug. 18, as quickly as possible to restore service for grain and fertilizer companies that rely on the rail line.
Of about 50 people who spoke during a March 31 online public listening session on the lower Snake River dams, only three opponents of breaching the dams were allowed to