The Elwha: A River Regains Its Power
This article by Thomas O’Keefe in Mountaineer magazine explores the history of Elwha River dams, from the geology of the Elwha River through dam construction to dam removal and the ongoing river restoration. An additional feature by Rob Casey discusses some of...
Restore: A Special Publication by the Hydropower Reform Coalition
Restore is a special publication of the Hydropower Reform Coalition, which provides an overview of dam removal nationally, and documents past, current, and planned removals in the Pacific Northwest.
Year of the River
2011 was an historic year for rivers. The two dam removal projects that began as “crazy ideas” 30 years ago kicked off this year on the Elwha and White Salmon Rivers in Washington. These dam removal projects are the largest in history and represent a turning point in the effort to restore freeflowing rivers for salmon, recreation and culture.
Trout on the Wind
Check out the trailer for the award-winning video on the 2009 removal of Hemlock dam and the restoration of 12 miles of Washington State’s Trout Creek.