Chehalis Basin Strategy Studies & Publications

The Chehalis Basin Strategy is informed by policy and science—from project design to ongoing evaluation—allowing us and our partners to adapt and put investments toward the best use.

Browse the studies and publications below to learn more about the science behind the Chehalis Basin Strategy, and revisit collaborative meetings and workshops through the years.

Looking for something you don’t see here? View the Washington Department of Ecology’s Publications page for the Chehalis Basin.

Businesses and homes in the flood zone

Proposed Chehalis River Dam Environmental Review

READ:

State environmental review
Federal environmental review

Local Actions Non-Dam Alternative

BROWSE:

Briefing Book

Rising Waters, Ready Communities: Flood Preparedness in the Chehalis River Basin

WATCH:

December 2024 webinar recording

Frequently Asked Questions from Proposed Solutions for Flood Damage Reduction Webinar

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Flooding FAQ

Chehalis Basin Board Public Meetings

VISIT:

Board website with downloadable meeting materials

Chehalis Basin Strategy E-Newsletters

BROWSE:

Newsletter archive

Public Meeting Recordings and Materials

2024 Community Update: Proposed Solutions for Large-scale Flood Damage Reduction

2024 Restoration in Action: Helping Habitats and Communities

2024 Securing Streambanks: Solutions for Erosion in the Chehalis Basin

2023 Atmospheric Rivers Explained

2023 Get to Know the Chehalis Basin Strategy Webinar

2023 Aquatic Species Restoration Plan Webinar

2023 Skookumchuck Dam Study (Phase Two) Webinar

2023 Preview the Local Actions Non-Dam Alternatives (LAND) Webinar

2022 Be Aware, Be Prepared: Flood Risks and Resources Webinar

2022 Be Aware, Be Prepared: Learn the Flood Warning System Webinar

2022 Future of Flooding in the Chehalis Basin Webinar

2022 Values Planning Workshop – Local Actions Non-Dam Alternative

2022 Aquatic Species Habitat Restoration Plan Symposium

2022 Skookumchuck Dam Study (Phase One) Webinar

2020-2021 Public Input Meetings

Technical Studies

Aquatic Species & Wildlife Studies

Climate Change Studies

Chehalis Basin Strategy Program Studies and Reports

Proposed Chehalis River Dam

Aquatic Species Restoration Program (ASRP)

Erosion Management Studies

Steering Group Materials

View most recent meeting materials and presentations from the following Steering Groups: