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The Latest by Todd True

Senior Attorney

Todd joined Earthjustice in 1987 as one of two attorneys who opened the Northwest regional office. He has handled numerous cases under the federal Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and National Forest Management Act as well as the Washington State Shorelines Management Act, Forest Practices Act, and Water Resources Act. Todd has represented clients before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal and state appellate and trial courts.

The Lower Granite Dam is one of the four Lower Snake River dams Earthjustice is fighting to remove.
January 3, 2022

Breakthrough in 20+ Year Legal Battle Over Fate of Snake River Salmon

By Todd True  /  Northwest Office

Federal agencies in the Biden administration have finally agreed to seek a long-term comprehensive solution that restores Snake River salmon.

July 23, 2021

How the Courts Are Keeping Salmon Alive

By Todd True  /  Northwest Office

The fish are in crisis. We’ve asked a court to order critical stop-gap measures to keep them from going extinct.

Chinook Coho Salmon
April 4, 2018

New Ways to Power the Northwest Would Save Salmon, Add Little Cost

By Todd True  /  Northwest Office

Hydropower interests have indicated that keeping four federal dams on the lower Snake River in Washington involves a choice between clean energy and the survival of wild salmon. A new report shows we can have both.

Lower Granite Dam
April 6, 2017

A Swim in the Right Direction for Snake River Salmon

By Todd True  /  Northwest Office

Increasing the flow of water over Columbia-Snake River dams will provide salmon with a measure of protection until officials decide whether to remove four dams on the lower Snake River completely.