Sunset Falls Dam – Skykomish River

Sunset Falls proposed hydro project

Snohomish PUD is proposing to put a hydro project in at Sunset Falls on the Skykomish River. PUD says is it needed for energy generation. We don’t agree. Here are some links where you can read more about the project, what the proponents and opponents have to say, and our letter opposing the project.

Snohomish PUD project website

https://www.snopud.com/?p=1956

KPLU article on change in direction on project (no dam)

http://www.kplu.org/post/pud-changes-course-no-dam-skykomish-river-s-sunset-falls

Editorial on proposed project

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140122/OPINION02/140129808/Plan-definitely-not-%26%238216balanced%26%238221

Sno-King Watershed Council letter opposing project

SnoPUD letter re Sunset Falls project.docx