|
|
Article: Elwha River Restoration Report is Transmitted to Congress
- Article from:
- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- May 26, 1994
CopyrightCopyright 1994 U.S. Newswire. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
WASHINGTON, May 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Interior Department
submitted a report to Congress today saying it is possible to fully
restore the Elwha River ecosystem while retaining jobs and
stimulating the economy in the Port Angeles region.
The report, which was mandated by Congress under the Elwha River
Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act of 1992, says the removal
of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams is feasible and is the only
alternative that would achieve full restoration of the ecosystem
and fisheries.
"Today, we are reporting to Congress that the Elwha River
ecosystem can be restored while preserving and creating jobs," said
George Frampton, assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife ...