Comments on the Draft EIS for the Chehalis River proposed flood retention dam (May 2020)

Upper Chehalis River near the proposed dam site, photo courtesy of Shane Anderson

Upper Chehalis River near the proposed dam site, photo courtesy of Shane Anderson

This website is for the purpose of sharing the Quinault Indian Nation’s comments and supporting documents on the State of Washington’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed flood retention dam on the upper Chehalis River.

In addition to the Quinault Nation’s full comment letter (May2020) and executive summary below please also find
a series of technical reports referenced in the comments. You will find those reports under “SEPA DEIS” in the navigation bar at the top of this homepage.

Executive Summary

Full Comment Letter

On this website you will also find:

  • The Quinault Nation’s comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ DEIS and supporting documents under “NEPA DEIS” in the navigation bar at the top of this homepage.

  • Analyses of studies and reports by the sponsor of the dam, the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District (FCZD).