This debate is not about dams versus no dams. The debate is about striking the appropriate balance between things like responsible hydropower development and sound fisheries protection.
Don Beyer: “This debate is not about dams versus no dams. The debate is about striking the appropriate balance between things like…”
On the recordOctober 11, 2017
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Beyer emphasizes the need for balance in hydropower and fisheries management.
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