The Tribes have opposed this all along. The fact things appear to be moving forward again suggests they may have "struck a deal," but of course I don't know. Without question, though, they're the only ones who COULD stop this.

It's starting to look like this is going to happen. As long as we have to deal with a dam, I suppose one that doesn't operate as such except under extreme conditions seems ideal, but I share Carcassman's concern about leaving a large part of the upper basin completely exposed to the summer sun. The river already gets dangerously warm at times....