July 7, 2018
With the clock ticking on the deadline for public comments, an article puts the draft environmental impact statement on the Icicle in context.
News/Alerts
June 1, 2018
The Icicle Work Group has released a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) covering its comprehensive and controversial proposals in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Mar. 18, 2018
The old dam on Eightmile Lake needs to be replaced right away, the Icicle Peshastin irrigation district claims.
Mar. 14, 2018
Concerns about the Icicle await two big events that could certainly shape its future. Both involve environmental reviews by different agencies at different stages under different laws.
Jan. 17, 2018
Washington’s Legislature may be on the verge of undoing the effects of a Washington Supreme Court decision, which indirectly could affect the Icicle.
Jan. 11, 2018
Revised plans for a valve that could withdraw water from Snow Lake 60% faster than now continue to dominate the Icicle debate.
Dec. 27, 2017
Federal agencies that control Snow Lake dam are sticking with their plan for a bigger valve to allow higher discharge rates.
Nov. 17, 2017
After strong criticism of its earlier Environmental Assessment, the Bureau of Reclamation will reopen public comments and may revise its assessment for a large valve at Snow Lake.
Nov. 15, 2017
The Icicle Work Group is being chastised for inaccuracies in its public remarks.
Nov. 10, 2017
Two guest editorials in the Wenatchee World highlight the differences over proposals to dam or divert more water in the Icicle.