Department of Ecology Holding Final Hearing on Eightmile Dam Rebuild Thursday

The State Department of Ecology is holding one final hearing on the environmental impact statement, or EIS, for the rebuild and restoration of Eightmile Dam Thursday night.

As a result of flood damage and erosion caused by impacts of the Jack Creek Fire in 2017, a state of emergency was declared, and the 90 year old dam was designated a high hazard and a threat to downstream residents and property.

The public comment period runs through February 1st.

The meeting will be done virtually Thursday, January 21st from 5-8 p.m.

If you are interested in attending, please register at:

https://rossstrategic.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BiYXfsmrQ-erYHgAFd6qnw

For more information, please visit the project website: https://ecology.wa.gov/eightmile