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Project Update – 9/23/17

Work continued, preparing for the drawdown of Mill Pond and the release of water from Sullivan Lake. The timber crib dam continued to be removed (Photos 1 & 2). Work continued fortifying upstream unstable slopes with large woody structures (Photo 3). Work began constructing log jams to influence Sullivan Creek when it is put to the excavated starter channels (Photo 4). The delta continued to be cleared of vegetation to prevent it from washing downstream (Photo 5). Downstream, a rockery was constructed to stabilize a bank adjacent to Sullivan Lake Road (Photo 6).

Project Update – 9/17/2017

The pedestrian bridge over the Mill Pond Dam was removed and a debris catchment net (Photo 1) was installed in advance of demolition of the dam. Upstream of Mill Pond Dam, Sullivan creek was rerouted to an abandoned channel (Photo 2) so that work on the delta could be completed in the dry (Photo 3), where trees were cleared and starter channels were excavated (Photo 4). These starter channels will be utilized to move the 100+ years of impounded sediments downstream during dam removal.

Project Photos – July 2016

Collecting survey information for possible expanded Elk Creek Trailhead. (July 15, 2016)
Collecting survey information for possible expanded Elk Creek Trailhead. (July 15, 2016)  

 

 

Evaluating damaged interpretive signs. (July 15, 2016)
Evaluating damaged interpretive signs. (July 15, 2016)

Public Meeting July 14, 2016

Mill Pond Dam Removal Public Meeting FlyerPlease join Seattle City Light and Pend Oreille PUD staff to learn about the Mill Pond Dam removal and restoration project. This is an opportunity to share your comments about the design of the project and the related project benefits and effects.  

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

July 14, 2016
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Cutter Theatre
302 Park Street
Metaline Falls, WA 99153

Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 386-9854

Design Team Collects Field Data

This past week, the design team was onsite collecting additional field data. They also hosted a public open house to continue sharing project progress with the surrounding community.

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City Light explaining features of the 30% Design – March 23 Public Meeting
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Flagging the expected stream channel path through the delta as the dam is removed
Collecting stream data for new stream channel design
Collecting stream data for new stream channel design
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