The Elwa is an awesome river w/the most fantastic habitat. If I wuz an eco-terrorist I'd take those damn dams out myself.
I personally don't believe they will be removed in my lifetime!
Don't recall exactly but I seem to remember that it would take like about 50-100 years for all the accumulated silt behind both of those damn dams to flush out and make the rivers suitable for anadromous fish. It is the most beautiful river, both scenery and habitat, that I've ever seen.

Last I heard a bill was passed in the congress to remove the damn dams but they have yet to authorize the funding for even the enviromental impact statement. Would appreciate any info on the progress (or more likely, lack of progress) on Elwa damn removal)

Also believe that the native fish runs, including the legendary monster chinook, are extinct.

Sincerely,
Roger