The debate over breaching four dams on the lower Snake River to restore wild fish populations, particularly salmon and steelhead remains ongoing. Although more than 205,000 fish passed the Ice Harbor Dam last year, 56% were hatchery-raised, which Native American Tribes and environmental groups argue should not be counted toward wild fish recovery efforts. Historically, up to 2 million wild fish swam the Snake River each year, but today, wild populations are nearing extinction. Tribes and environmental advocates see dam removal as critical to saving these species, while agriculture and industry groups, including wheat growers, oppose breaching, as the rivers are vital for transporting crops. Despite ongoing recovery efforts, wild fish numbers remain low, exacerbated by worsening ocean conditions.