Take action in the ongoing fight for a free-flowing Chehalis River in southwest Washington
WILD NW ACTION ALERT #308: Through November 17, speak out against a proposal to build a massive dam on the Chehalis River.
News Category: Cascades to Olympics
Letter to legislators regarding proposed Chehalis dam
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.
Take action to improve accessibility and protect wildlife corridors in Mount Rainier National Park
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.
Letter thanking Governor Inslee’s call for non-dam alternative in Chehalis Basin
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.
Webinar: Connecting habitat from the Cascades to the Olympic Peninsula – 7/29
A virtual event about wildlife connectivity and habitat restoration through Conservation Northwest’s Cascades to Olympics program on July 29th at 5 p.m.
Governor Inslee calls for non-dam alternative to flood reduction in Chehalis Basin
Inslee requests further evaluation of the potential to avoid impacts from flood risk reduction projects, including a no-dam option.
Letter from Chehalis River Alliance and other organizations and businesses opposing proposed dam
While we empathize with those affected by flooding, the proposed dam is not the solution to the floods impacting communities in the Chehalis Basin.
Comments on proposed dam 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.
Take action for a free-flowing Chehalis River in the Cascades to Olympics corridor
WILD NW Action Alert #301: Through May 27, submit a comment in opposition to the proposed Chehalis Dam that would threaten fish and wildlife.
Extinction is not an option: Quinault Nation opposes dam proposed on Chehalis River
Nation calls for credible alternative to reduce flood damage throughout the Chehalis Basin