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Then and Now - The Elwha Dam
Comparative photos of the Elwha River channel before and after dam construction
 

Left: A free-flowing Elwha River runs through a steep-walled canyon where, in 1910, the Elwha Dam was constructed. 

Right: A recent photo of the same location.

Dam removal, slated to begin in 2012 will return the Elwha River to its natural free-flowing state and will restore its native fish and ecosystem.
View of the Elwha Valley  

Did You Know?
Did you know that in 1988, Congress designated 95% of Olympic National Park as Wilderness. The Olympic Wilderness is a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Last Updated: February 10, 2009 at 16:28 EST