The Elwha River transformed already

By Linda Mapes
The Seattle Times

Have you looked at the web cams on the Elwha River lately? Have a look at this: the Elwha River, without the powerhouse, surge tank or transmission lines. The remake of the landscape is already incredible, just a few months in to dam removal.

As of mid-December, the transmission lines were gone, and now the powerhouse, a signature monument to the river’s use for hydropower for nearly 100 years, is history, too. The surge tank is toppled, and has been hauled away in hunks. Much of of the material will be re-used or recycled, according to the park service. Read more