Dams Of The Pacific Northwest

Adam Ratliff, known as the Armchair Engineer, knows that when the topic of dams in the Pacific Northwest comes up, people start talking. Whether it is the topic of salmon recovery and breaching or the need for hydroelectric power and agriculture, Adam has studied how both good information and misinformation have spread, making it hard for many to understand.

Adam discusses a host of variables surrounding small private and larger federally run dams, which creates the debate. He also shares how the history of dams and fish in the Pacific Northwest has gotten us to where we are today.