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The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan (YBIP) is a collaboration of state, federal, tribal, business, and community organizations committed to addressing water, fishery, habitat and climate variability challenges to ensure a robust Yakima River Basin within its built and natural systems.
Built in 1933 without fish passage, Cle Elum dam is now being retrofitted with a downstream fish passage facility consisting of a multi-level inlet ramp with gated openings that will operate at various reservoir levels. It will feed into a corkscrew ramp structure designed to maximize fish survival as they travel to the downstream side of the dam.
Our Workgroup meets quarterly to receive updates on Yakima Basin Integrated Plan actions and activities, offer input, and share perspectives. The public is encouraged to attend meetings and participate by providing comments. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings have shifted from in-person to being held on a virtual platform. For more information on how to attend visit our Resources page.
Yakima Herald-Republic, November 10, 2020
Yakima Herald-Republic, October 14, 2020
The Spokesman-Review, October 9, 2020
