States findings of the Legislature and recommends to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that flows of the Snake River at and below Hells Canyon Dam be maintained at a minimum of 8500 CFS from May 15 to October 1.

The Hells Canyon complex of dams support the economic well-being, recreation, and quality of life for all Idahoans. This resolution supports the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s relicensing process for the Hells Canyon complex of dams to provide electricity for Idahoans, and encourages that this be done with a minimum stream flow requirement of 8,500 cfs during the May 15 to October 1 period each year. Doing so will reduce major fluctuations in stream levels, which will help improve water temperatures, fisheries, and river navigation, all of which are important to a $230 million recreation industry.