Babbitt Will Visit Hanford Reach on Columbia River
Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt will visit the Hanford Reach area of the Columbia River near Pasco, Wash., next week.
"The Hanford Reach is the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River," said Babbitt. "We need to look at providing permanent protection to this unique area. My trip to the Hanford Reach is part of that process."
In addition to taking a boat trip on the river, Babbitt will meet publicly with local residents, Native Americans, and elected officials.
Who: Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior. What: Driving Tour of the Hanford Reach area When: 7:15 a.m. - 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2000 Where: Red Lion Hanford House, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, Washington Note: Media wishing to join the tour should meet in the hotel lobby.
What: Boat tour of the Hanford Reach area When: 10:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2000 Where: Vernite Bridge put-in site near Richland, Washington
What: Public meeting When: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2000 Where: Red Lion Hanford House, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, Washington
Note: Media wanting more specific directions should contact Greg Hughes, Refuge Manager, Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, 509-371-1801
