Number: 1980-35
WHEREAS, the Clearwater River system is an integral part of the Columbia River drainage, providing unique habitat for wildlife and fish, particularly anadromous salmon and steelhead trout; and
WHEREAS, proposed highway and bridge modifications to accommodate increased truck traffic to U.S. Highway 12 and at the Port of Lewiston would represent, through possible spills of hazardous material, serious threats to the anadromous fishery in this nationally-designated wild and scenic river and pose other problems of public health and safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 20-23, 1980, in Miami Beach, Fla., hereby expresses its urgent concern about threatens to the Clearwater River System and requests that a comprehensive analysis of all proposals be accompanied by suitable environmental impact statements and full public participation before action is taken by state or federal authorities which might adversely impact upon the fish, wildlife, or scenic resources.