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BPA funding cuts to Select Area Fisheries Enhancement Program

Summary

Councilor Adams asked the council to plan a special meeting with stakeholders and legislators about the loss of Bonneville Power Administration funding for the SAFE program, which matters greatly to Astoria's fishing economy.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Loss of BPA funding threatens the local fishing economy; specific figures were not stated.

✅Who benefits

The fishing industry and community members affected by the funding cut would gain a forum.

⚠️Who could be affected

Fishing families and processors already losing SAFE program funding.

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