Baseline studies in the Elwha River ecosystem prior to dam removal: Introduction to the special issue
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Abstract
The planned removal of two dams that have been in place for over 95 years on the Elwha River provides a unique opportunity to study dam removal effects. Among the largest dams ever considered for removal, this project is compelling because 83% of the watershed lies undisturbed in Olympic National Park. Eighteen million cubic meters of sediment have accumulated in and will be released from the reservoirs, and there is potential for rehabilitating depressed Pacific salmon runs. Researchers from academia, non-profit organizations, federal and state governments, and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe are currently assessing baseline ecological conditions of the Elwha River as part of dam removal studies. We introduce dam removal topics, provide a brief history of the dams, and summarize the ecology of the Elwha River basin as an introduction to a special issue devoted to research in the watershed.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Baseline studies in the Elwha River ecosystem prior to dam removal: Introduction to the special issue |
| Series title | Northwest Science |
| DOI | 10.3955/0029-344X-82.S.I.1 |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue | sp1 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Northwest Scientific Association |
| Contributing office(s) | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Western Fisheries Research Center |
| Description | 12 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 12 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Other Geospatial | Elwa river basin |
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