Well, there you have it–the coffer dam has been completely removed. Last month, crews cut a steep road down to the river and, with brute force, pulverized it. Pretty wild how well preserved and structurally sound it was after 100 years under Northwestern Lake.
And now for a few items of BIG NEWS…
– The current prediction for the river being fully open for recreation is Labor Day 2012. Mark your calendars and get your raft/kayak ready because this is going to be really fun. Obviously, this whole dam removal process is a big experiment so things could still happen to delay or advance this date.
– Steve and I were recently awarded a grant to help us continue documenting this project. We’re not getting rich yet, but we may have recouped our costs to this point!
– I’ve been tapped by Oregon Public Broadcasting to produce a half-hour episode for a program called “Field Guide” about the removal of Condit. I’ll shoot through September or October and the show will likely premiere in February. It will be available online after the premiere.
Stay tuned for more updates…
White Salmon Restored: A Timelapse Project 