Bit by bit, the Elwha River is returning to its former self. The river was dammed nearly a century ago to provide power. The dams stopped natural processes, reducing fish habitat and sediment …
Salmon Return to the Elwha River
Since the Elwha Dam was removed less than five months ago, salmon have already been spotted in the newly opened section of the river. The Elwha and Glines Canyon Dams were both constructed on the …
Glines Canyon Dam Removal (Video)
The Glines Canyon Dam is coming down. The dam has been blocking the natural water flow of the Elwha River and salmon migration route for a century. The Elwha River runs through Olympic National Park. …
Elwha River Restoration
The Elwha River Restoration ends one hundred years of hydropower and restores the river to its natural state. The Elwha River runs through Olympic National Park. The removal of the Elwha and Glines …