The dam debate is back — and it’s heading to court again.

In Episode 57 of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, Outdoors editor Eric Barker joins the show to break down the latest developments surrounding the Snake River dams, new legal filings in Oregon, and what’s at stake if an agreement is ever reached.

From hatchery programs to fish recovery, hydropower, and regional politics, this episode dives deep into what’s driving the renewed legal fight — and what it could mean for communities across the Northwest.

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Where the dams stand 1:24 Legal filings in Oregon 7:06 What would happen if agreement was reached? 9:45 Benefits from this agreement 10:34 Is it back in the courts? 14:06 Barker’s thoughts on the breaching 16:20 Success of the hatchery programs