Elwha River Restoration Quiz

What was unique about the Elwha River before the construction of the Elwha Dam?

• It was completely dry year-round.

• It had the richest runs of salmon outside of Alaska.

• It was the only river in the world without fish.

• It was the longest river in the United States.

Who was primarily responsible for the construction of the Elwha Dam?

• George Glines

• Leslie Darwin

• The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

• Thomas Aldwell

What requirement did Thomas Aldwell ignore when constructing the Elwha Dam?

• The need for environmental impact studies

• The need for fish passage devices

• The need for a fish hatchery

• The need for a second dam

In what year did the Elwha Dam become operational?

• 1910

• 1913

• 1922

• 1927

What was a significant consequence of dam construction on the Elwha River?

• Increased tourism to the area

• Decimation of salmon populations

• Improved water quality

• Creation of new landmasses

What law did Congress pass regarding the Elwha River?

• The Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act

• The Elwha River Economic Development Act

• The National Park Service Establishment Act

• The Hydroelectric Power Generation Act

What was the fate of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams?

• They were turned into museums.

• They are still operational today.

• They were both expanded.

• They were both removed.

What year was the Elwha Dam removed?

• 2011

• 2014

• 1992

• It was never removed.

Who is working closely with the National Park Service to restore the Elwha River?

• The United States Congress

• The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

• Canadian financiers

• Local tourism boards

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Elwha Dam?

• To generate electricity

• To provide irrigation for agriculture

• To prevent flooding

• To create a recreational lake