Opinion: Why Pacific Northwest farmers depend on Snake River dams

Every year, Washington’s wheat fields produce over 144 million bushels of grain—enough to fill more than 144,000 tractor-trailers. However, getting that wheat from Eastern Washington to customers overseas requires a transportation system that works. For wheat growers across the Pacific Northwest, that system hinges on the reliability of the Lower Snake River Dams (LSRD). These structures don’t just generate power or manage water levels—they create a navigable corridor that keeps Washington’s wheat competitive on the global stage. Read the rest of the article here.