The Biological Opinion for the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge has been approved by NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service.  Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority Commissioner Mike Fox says after four years of work they’ve received the sign off on that document, which is key to moving forward with water work in the Columbia River and heading toward getting the final Record of Decision that will allow the project to move into construction.  The biological opinion gives the criteria for design of all water work for the bridge.  It’s the second milestone for the bridge project in recent days.  Last week, the Bridge Authority received an investment grade credit rating that sets the stage for the project to receive a low-interest loan.