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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION WITHDRAWLS FROM RCBA
The Trump administration just pulled out of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA), a historic collaboration between Columbia Basin Tribes, the states of Washington and Oregon, and the federal government. This agreement offered our best chance in decades to recover endangered salmon and steelhead, invest in clean energy, and uphold Tribal treaty rights.
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Tell Congress and federal officials to reject this betrayal and restore the Columbia Basin plan.
The Trump administration just pulled out of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA), a historic collaboration between Columbia Basin Tribes, the states of Washington and Oregon, and the federal government. This agreement offered our best chance in decades to recover endangered salmon and steelhead, invest in clean energy, and uphold Tribal treaty rights.
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Trump Administration Abandons Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
WHY YOUR COMMENTS MATTER:
Abandoning the RCBA means:
More taxpayer money wasted on failing dams and decaying infrastructure.
Fewer jobs and opportunities to invest in a cleaner, more resilient energy system.
Broken promises to Northwest Tribes whose rights, lands, and salmon lifeways are again being dismissed.
A worsening biodiversity and climate crisis in one of the most ecologically important watersheds in North America.
This decision sets us back decades—on salmon, on sovereignty, and on sustainability. But we aren’t giving up.
HOW TO TAKE ACTION:
Contact your representatives using the form below.
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Dear [Representative/Senator NAME],
I’m writing to express my deep concern over the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA). This short-sighted move abandons a historic opportunity to restore endangered salmon, honor Tribal treaty rights, and modernize our region’s outdated energy infrastructure.
The RCBA was the product of years of collaboration between Tribes, states, and federal agencies. It represented the best chance we’ve had in decades to address salmon extinction, transition to clean energy, and fulfill long-neglected commitments to Northwest Tribal Nations.
Walking away from this agreement means:
Worsening salmon and orca extinction risks,
More taxpayer dollars spent propping up aging dams,
And a blatant dismissal of Tribal sovereignty and science.
I urge you to:
Speak out publicly against the RCBA withdrawal,
Support legislative and budget actions aligned with the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative (CBRI),
Work with Tribal leaders to ensure their voices and treaty rights are centered in all future negotiations.
The Northwest deserves a future with abundant salmon, clean energy, and justice for Tribal Nations. Please help us protect it.
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