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  This message is from Trout Unlimited of which I’m a lifetime member. Just a little bit of energy savings can make a huge difference. 

Folks in salmon and steelhead states and our neighbors all know that our fisheries have shouldered most of the burden in providing the electricity produced by dams.

Trout Unlimited has identified 5 simple changes in your personal electricity usage that increase efficiency and reduce your household’s demand on the the region’s power supply by about 14%. While we’re asking federal dam operators to make changes that will reduce the burden that our dams place on salmon and steelhead, we want to demonstrate to the decision-makers that we, the ones who use the power, are willing to change our habits for salmon too.

Switch out just three-quarters of my light bulbs to compact fluorescents: save 5%

Switch to running only full loads in the dryer: save 2%

Switch off lights when not in use: save 3%

Switch to air drying half my washed clothing: save 3%

Switch to running only full loads in the dishwasher: save 1%
Even if you’ve already made these changes - and many of you already do much more - it’s important you let us know so we can demonstrate to the federal dam operators that consumers recognize the ties between power use and fish, and we’re willing to change our power habits to help bring our salmon and steelhead back.

Please make the pledge to Switch for Salmon.