Columbia River Comments Deadline Pushed to May
Published Date: 2/10/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation are giving everyone more time to share their thoughts on the Columbia River System plans by extending the comment period to May 9, 2025. They’re also moving public meetings to the week of April 7, 2025, so more people can join in. This affects local communities, Native American Tribes, and government agencies involved in managing the river system.
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