The River Damned The Proposed Removal of the Lower Snake River Dams
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In this dilemma case, Congresswoman Madeline Gibson must cast her vote on the fate of the lower Snake River dams. The stakeholders in this decision represent government agencies, small businesses, large industries, farmers, local tribes, environmentalists, and sports fishermen, and include among them many of her own family members. The case illustrates the conflicts that can arise when environmental concerns force people to reconsider long-standing policies with significant benefits and often entrenched supporters. Developed for an introductory-level environmental geology course, the case could also be used in environmental as well as biology courses. Less
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Grade: Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: Professional Development, Earth & Space Science, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth's Resources, History-Social Science
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