Governor Intercedes in Chehalis Dam
Staunch opposition from Tribes, basin residents and conservation groups prompts Washington Governor Jay Inslee to demand a pause—and an alternative.
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Betsy Krier
Cold Water Connection Gets (Muddy) Boots On Ground
The campaign’s springtime field work helps set the stage for restoration projects that could bring more than $3 million to the Olympic Peninsula.
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A Dam on One of Washington’s Best Salmon Rivers?
The math behind a proposed Chehalis River dam just doesn’t add up. This spring, residents will have the opportunity to demand a better solution for people and fish.
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Lori Howk
Restoring the Quillayute, Before It Floods La Push
Gouged by flooding and human interference, the Quillayute River could soon change course—and flood the Quileute village of La Push. Slowing its path is a win-win for both people and fish.
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WSC Staff
Respecting the Chehalis
For centuries, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis have lived in partnership with this important river and the fisheries it provides. Will Lewis County listen to them, or ignore history—and dam the Chehalis?
