The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a proposal to use sonic barriers at 

 Dworshak Dam to keep kokanee from getting into the turbines. It is estimated 

 this could be tested for $200,000. 



We are estimating the pipeline concept could be tested for $300,000-$500,000. 



The pipeline would virtually eliminate all five of the major problems for 

 downstream migration. If guidance proves feasible, you could have 90+ percent of 

 the fish from Idaho at or below Lower Granite done within one year. 



It would eliminate: 



1. Loss of power production; 



2. Interference with barge traffic; 



3. Interference with irrigation pumps; 



4. Loss of various recreation business; and 



5. No predation. 



Morrison- Knudsen Engineering sajrs it would be the easiest project they have ever 

 undertaken. No ROW, no excavation. Could do the whole stretch from Lewiston 

 to Lower Granite from one five-to-ten-acre site on the Snake River below 

 Lewiston. 



Both requests are hung up in the process somewhere between the Bonneville 

 Power Administration and the Corps of Engineers. 



We would prefer to get the money through the system in place. If not, we can get 

 the money from a cocdition of industries being affected. 



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Dick Woodworth 



