The Elwha Project (FERC P-2683) and Glines Canyon Project (FERC P-588) have blocked salmon and degraded aquatic habitat on the Elwha River, 87% of the watershed of which is located in Olympic National Park. These hydroelectric projects were acquired by the federal government from James River Corporation in 2000 and are scheduled for removal in 2009.
| Title | Name | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas O'Keefe | Seattle WA | Details... |
Fact sheet on dam removals scheduled for the Pacific Northwest.
This study report evaluates the eligibility and classification of the Elwha River for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.