Governor Intercedes in Chehalis Dam
Staunch opposition from Tribes, basin residents and conservation groups prompts Washington Governor Jay Inslee to demand a pause—and an alternative.
The math behind a proposed Chehalis River dam just doesn’t add up. This spring, residents will have the opportunity to demand a better solution for people and fish.
For centuries, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis have lived in partnership with this important river and the fisheries it provides. Will Lewis County listen to them, or ignore history—and dam the Chehalis?