Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust Complete Removal of Kwoneesum Dam In Washougal River Watershed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2024

CONTACT
Cowlitz Indian Tribe: Taylor Bickford (taylorb@strategies360.com)
Columbia Land Trust: David Cook (dcook@columbialandtrust.org)

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust Complete Removal of Kwoneesum Dam In Washougal River Watershed

After four months of de-construction, the dam’s removal will restore a natural ecosystem, immediately benefitting salmon and steelhead

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The legacy of an ancient people in southwest Washington is rich with descendants who manage a growing portfolio of health, education, scientific research, housing, transportation, development, elder care, conservation and legal issues. The Cowlitz Tribe is a growing force in community building in what are now Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis and parts of Pierce, Skamania and Wahkiakum Counties, a vast territory occupied by numerous Cowlitz villages prior to non-Cowlitz exploration and seizure. Today, an elected Tribal Council is composed of professionals adept at managing multiple programs and projects.