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Mr. George Eskridge 

 April 28, 1993 

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We want an accounting of our reservoirs' contribution to the 

 efficient production of power, to the recovery of sturgeon on the 

 Kootenai and the salmon in the Columbia. 



Montanans are willing participants in our nation's quest to 

 restore the salmon, but we must be assured that our contributions 

 are based on science and have a good chance of success. 



And finally - but importantly - our Northwest Montana 

 economy is very sensitive to electric rates. Columbia Falls 

 Aluminum and our timber mills most likely cannot absorb large 

 rate increases. We encourage Bonneville to continue to do all it 

 can to keep its costs down, and to improve conservation so that 

 we avoid expensive new power purchases. 



Now, George, if you'll do those things, we'll try to make it 

 rain. 



Best regards. 



Sincerely, 



