Defending our Dams Act prohibits federal funds for breaching or altering Lower Snake River dams and restricts spillage operations.
The Defending our Dams Act bans the use of federal funds for any activities that would breach or alter the Lower Snake River dams in Washington. This includes studies on power, flood control, or navigation replacements, as well as any technical assistance for dam removal. Additionally, the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, is prohibited from conducting spillage operations on these dams unless approved by both the Secretary and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.
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