At Elwha River, forests, fish and flowers where there were dams and lakes WATCH
Lupine has been a surprise star player in recovery of former lake beds along the Elwha River, and chinook are reaching higher and farther into...
Elwha
The $325 million Elwha experiment remains the biggest dam removal project ever anywhere. With three quarters of the Elwha watershed permanently protected in Olympic National Park, it offered a unique chance to start over.
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After the dams: A river of junk runs through unleashed Elwha WATCH
The two dams have been removed, but the work isn’t done on the Elwha River, on the Olympic Peninsula. Debris endangers boaters, a rock fall...
Elwha Valley access limited after river wrecks campgrounds, road VIEW
Olympic National Park is grappling with recreation choices as the restored river gives lessons in co-existing with nature. Here’s how to find your way in...
How our Elwha project came together | Behind the Byline
Our recent interactive look at the revival of the Elwha River watershed took collaboration across many corners of the newsroom. Here's a glimpse at how...
Elwha: Roaring back to life | Special Report
The Elwha River watershed is booming with new life, after the world’s largest dam removal. Take a virtual trip over the transformed river and learn...
Olympic National Park areas closing for storm watch
Hurricane Ridge closed Thursday; other areas to include Hoh, Quinault, Elwha, Mora, Sol Duc
New viewing area gives look at Elwha River after dam removal
Looking for a road trip on this hot, sunny weekend in Western Washington? Olympic National Park has opened a new viewpoint where you can get...
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