We submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act for the proposed Chehalis Dam, calling for further analysis of climate change impacts, effects on wildlife habitat connectivity, and potential mitigation strategies.
WILD NW ACTION ALERT #308: Through November 17, speak out against a proposal to build a massive dam on the Chehalis River.
Our Cascades to Olympics team recently sent the following letter to relevant legislators regarding the proposed Chehalis River Flood Retention Facility, which is essentially a large dam, in southwest Washington.
WILD NW Action Alert #306: Through October 5, submit comments to Mount Rainier National Park in favor of a management plan to address the influx of visitors and preserve the Park’s natural beauty and cultural identity.
We appreciate Governor Jay Inslee’s consideration for the concerns of Tribes, local residents, and conservation and recreation groups in calling for a non-dam alternative to flood reduction in the Chehalis Basin.
A virtual event about wildlife connectivity and habitat restoration through Conservation Northwest’s Cascades to Olympics program on July 29th at 5 p.m.
Inslee requests further evaluation of the potential to avoid impacts from flood risk reduction projects, including a no-dam option.
While we empathize with those affected by flooding, the proposed dam is not the solution to the floods impacting communities in the Chehalis Basin.
Our comments on state draft EIS, urging alternative strategies to reduce flood damage in Chehalis Basin including through forest and floodplain restoration.
WILD NW Action Alert #301: Through May 27, submit a comment in opposition to the proposed Chehalis Dam that would threaten fish and wildlife.