February 4, 2021
Environmental review of a rebuilt Eightmile Lake dam is off to a stormy start.
News/Alerts
December 21, 2020
Construction vehicles might be driving through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness if the State of Washington has its way.
December 18, 2020
By paying to rebuild the dam at Eightmile Lake, a state agency will gain the right to some of its water.
December 18, 2020
The state Department of Ecology issued the following notice on December 18:
Subject: Eightmile Dam Rebuild & Restoration Scoping Period is Now Open
Agency: Washington State Department of Ecology
December 13, 2020
Debate continues over the irrigation district's special warranty deed.
November 23, 2020
No Presidential exception or federal approvals are needed, per the Forest Service.
November 20, 2020
Remedial work is needed on the dams at Colchuck, Klonaqua, and Square Lakes.
November 10, 2020
Seeking a compromise, the Icicle-Peshastin irrigation district is proposing a revised design for its controversial Eightmile Lake dam.
July 9, 2020
Washington State's Department of Ecology has no plans to resolve the dispute over water rights at Eightmile Lake before the dam is rebuilt.
May 28, 2020
Why does the Forest Service say that Presidential exceptions will be needed for a new Eightmile dam?