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Olympic National Park
Dam Removal - Overview
 

Dam Removal Plan:
The Elwha Dam and the Glines Canyon Dam are scheduled to be removed starting in the the year 2012. Because of the structural differences of the two dams, different demolition methods will be used.

Dam removal is one of the first steps towards complete restoration of the Elwha River and ecosystem.

 

 

 
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This webpage was made possible in part by a grant from Washington’s National Park Fund.
The Elwha River
Historic Fish Runs in the Elwha
Click here to learn more about historic fish runs before dam construction!
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dam with water flowing  

Did You Know?
Removal of two dams on the Elwha River is the second largest ecosystem restoration project in the National Park System.

Last Updated: February 02, 2009 at 18:42 EST