In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has announced the withdrawal from several landmark agreements aimed at restoring salmon populations in the Columbia River Basin. This includes the cancellation of a historic deal involving the U.S. government, tribal nations, and Northwest states, which has raised alarms among environmental advocates and tribal leaders. The decision halts efforts that were intended to protect endangered salmon species and address concerns surrounding the lower Snake River dams. Representatives from the Yakama and Nez Perce tribes have voiced their disappointment over the termination of the agreements, emphasizing the negative impact on salmon recovery efforts. Idaho Senator Mike Risch has expressed support for the reversal, while critics, including Earthjustice, condemn the unilateral decision as a setback for environmental protections in the region. The implications of this withdrawal are expected to bring uncertainty to the future of salmon recovery initiatives and broader environmental policy in the Columbia River Basin.