The new protection follows a law enforcement crackdown the past two summers along the river. Supporters say their aim is to nurture economic development through tourism and family recreation along the Molalla River.
The federal judge overseeing the balancing act between salmon and Columbia Basin dams said he doesn't think he can consider new steps the Obama administration wants to take.
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