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Dams

There are thousands of dams in Washington and Ecology regulates many of them in some way. Dams have different owners, including federal, state, and local government, tribes, and private owners and serve many purposes across the state.
There are thousands of dams in Washington and Ecology regulates many of them in some way. Dams have different owners, including federal, state, and local government, tribes, and private owners and serve many purposes across the state.

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How restoring an estuary will help restore a crucial part of the past

Many locals have never seen the dense Olympia area exist without Capitol Lake at its center; they don’t know that the mouth of the Deschutes River exists within the heart of the Capitol.

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Rattlesnake Creek is recovering

Eight years after a dam breach devastated Rattlesnake Creek, steelhead and wildlife are returning. This shows the creek’s natural resilience and the impact of ongoing restoration efforts.

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Salmon restoration project helps strengthen sockeye population in the Yakima Basin

The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan celebrated completion of its largest undertaking, the Cle Elum juvenile fish passage facility, which will improve access to 30 miles of river habitat.

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“Watershed” moment: successes in wetland restoration and regenerative farming in Douglas County
With grant funds from Ecology, the Foster Creek Conservation District is working on a new round of projects to restore the watershed, monitor water quality, and improve soil health near Foster Creek.
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Sept. 28 webinar focuses on Skookumchuck Dam assessment
The Skookumchuck Dam is over 50 years old, and the power plant it was built to serve is shutting down. Join us for a discussion on the possible futures for the dam.
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Dam scary words for un-scary dam conditions
Terms like "high hazard" and "poor condition" might sound a little scary when talking about dams. Here's what the terms really mean.
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Columbia Gorge smelter cleanup, redevelopment considered
Cleanup plans taking shape at former Columbia Gorge Aluminum smelter near Goldendale.
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March 9 public forum focuses on Skookumchuck Dam study
We are holding a public forum March 9 to share information about our Skookumchuck Dam study to evaluate if the structure could help reduce flood damage and improve aquatic habitat.
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Ecology focuses on salmon recovery, protecting state waters, and climate resilience in 2022 legislative session
Washington’s environment is worth protecting, preserving, and restoring. We’re hopeful for the potential to advance our environmental protection in the 2022 legislative session.
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EPA plan for Washington and Oregon rivers leaves salmon in hot water
We're submitting our comments on EPA temperature TMDL for the Columbia and Snake rivers.
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