Columbia Basin fish and wildlife managers are “well positioned to have
a lot of influence” as recovery discussions enter a historic phase, says
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s top regional official.
Federal, state and tribal officials are eyeing recovery options that
range from current operations to dam breaching.
“That is an amazing discussion to be having,” said Anne Badgley, USFWS
regional director. Badgley was appointed to the position in August.
She was in Coeur d’Alene, …
