Ok, I have one thing to say/add to this subject. Lake Aldwell, above the lower dam, there is so much silt backed up behind that dam, that when a family friend, in charge of surveying the depth of the lake, was able to do most of it in CHEST WADERS outside of the boat. Due to the way all of the silt, sand and gravel swings around to the side, even all the way to Ediz hook, the lower elwha tribe has LOTS to gain from the removal... Like, an estimated 3/4 acre out beachfront property increase, on top of being able to still net the river, while it is totally punched out for a few years, and having opportunity of catching 100% of all returning fish?! Sure the tribe's gonna support it...

Tom