Department or Program
Environmental Studies
Abstract
The removal of the two dams on the Elwha River in Washington State had profound effects on the surrounding ecosystem. In 2014, the dams were removed and scientists have recorded many miraculous ecological recoveries in the past 10 years. From changes to the physical structure of the river, the regeneration of native species such as salmon and trout, to the healing of the wider ecosystems around the Pacific Northwest through the restoration of habitat used by bears, beavers and Elk. The removal of two dams had a profound effect on every level from the microscopic level to the permanent change of landscape across the whole region.
Level of Access
Restricted: Archival Copy [No Access]
First Advisor
Sonja Pieck
Date of Graduation
6-2025
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Recommended Citation
Bullock, John C., "Regenerating the Elwha: The Return of a Free Flowing River" (2025). Standard Theses. 406.
https://scarab.bates.edu/envr_studies_theses/406
Number of Pages
20