The Elwha’s Living Laboratory: Lessons From the World’s Largest Dam-removal Project
- Title
- The Elwha’s Living Laboratory: Lessons From the World’s Largest Dam-removal Project
- Description
- This article explains how the removal of two dams from the Elwha River is an example of a successful restoration project. The dams devastated salmon populations and local communities, and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and conservation groups advocated for their removal. Since their removal in 2011 and 2014, the keystone species has been returning, and research shows improved biodiversity and environmental health.
- Creator
- Tara Lohan
- Publisher
- The Revelator
- Is Part Of
- State of the Salish Sea
- Date
- 10/1/2018
- Item sets
- Salish Resources
Elwha River, Clallam County, Washington, United States
Part of The Elwha’s Living Laboratory: Lessons From the World’s Largest Dam-removal Project