JimH:

I'm not certain, but I suspect the dams have been built by both administrations.

No I don't think the environment will be a major campaign issue. Fishermen just don't have much clout. Unfortunatly, we have proven that time and time again.

But I was surprised last fall whne one of my fishing buddies, who is a staunch republican told me he cannot vote for Bush again becasue of his environmental policies.

Perhaps, if it turns to to be a close election environmental issues will have an effect. I know that Ralph Nader siphoned off enough votes to give Bush the presidency.