ACTION ALERT - OPPOSE A NEW DAM ON THE CHEHALIS RIVER

Comments due February 4th, 2026!

The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control District is proposing the construction of a new dam on the Chehalis River as flood mitigation. This is their second proposal for a dam. The first, which underwent review in 2020, failed due to inadequate planning and analyses as well as concerns from Tribes, fishermen, nonprofits and the local community. They have since changed the location, design and construction details for the project and resubmitted an updated proposal. The new proposed dam would be 45% wider than the original with a width of 2250 feet at the crest, and would require 65% more concrete than the original at 1,450,000 cubic yards. 

The Bold Action Coalition partners (Orca Network, Orca Behavior Institute and Whale Scout) have created a guide with some additional info and talking points. You can access the guide at https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_1pNTK_0/pE98o7TrZWMRbOx3iwWRSA/view?