Elwha A River Reborn
Elwha A River Reborn by Lynda Mapes, published by Mountaineers Books in 2013, offers a detailed exploration of one of the largest dam removal projects in the world and its impact on a vital Northwest ecosystem. This edition spans 171 pages and is presented in English, featuring 125 color photographs, including rare historic images that enhance the narrative. The book chronicles the significant events surrounding the removal of two concrete dams on the Elwha River, which began in September 2011, marking a pivotal moment in the restoration of the river and its surrounding environment.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of stories interwoven with the ecological and cultural significance of the Elwha River. The narrative includes insights from the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, who are hopeful for the return of salmon runs, and highlights the efforts of biologists and engineers involved in the restoration process. Through a combination of interviews, fieldwork, and photojournalism, Elwha A River Reborn presents a comprehensive view of the dam removal and the ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the ecosystem, including an extensive revegetation initiative. This book serves as both an informative resource and a visual journey into the complexities of environmental conservation and the interconnectedness of nature and community.
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A compelling exploration of one of the largest dam removal projects in the world–and the efforts to save a stunning Northwest ecosystem
* Co-published withThe Seattle Times
* 125 color photographs, including rare historic images
* Dam removal started in September 2011 while restoration work continues today
In the fall of 2011, theTimes was on hand when a Montana contractor removed the first pieces from two concrete dams on the Elwha River which cuts through the Olympic range. It was the beginning of the largest dam removal project ever undertaken in North America–one dam was 200 feet tall–and the start of an unprecedented attempt to restore an entire ecosystem. More than 70 miles of the Elwha and its tributaries course from the mountain headwaters to clamming beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Through interviews, field work, archival and historical research, and photojournalism,The Seattle Times has explored and reported on the dam removal, the Elwha ecosystem, its industrialization, and now its renewal.Elwha: A River Reborn is based on these feature articles.
Richly illustrated with stunning photographs, as well as historic images, graphics, and a map,Elwha tells the interwoven stories of this region. Meet the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, who anxiously await the return of renowned salmon runs savored over the generations in the stories of their elders. Discover the biologists and engineers who are bringing the dams down and laying the plan for renewal, including an unprecedented revegetation effort that will eventually cover more than 700 acres of mudflats.
When the dam started to come down in Fall 2011–anticipated for more than 20 years since Congress passed the Elwha Restoration Act–it was the beginning of a $350 million project observed around the world.Elwha: A River Reborn is inspiring and instructive, a triumphant story of place, people, and environment striving to come together.
Winner of the Nautilus Awards 2014 “Better Books for a Better World” Silver Award!
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