WA DOE is Finishing Supplemental EIS on alternative proposal

• Result of YN and others work to shift course of Storage Study to alternatives to Black Rock

• • New proposal evaluates a package of measures including
  • • Passage at existing storage reservoirs
    • Removal of fish barriers on tributaries
    • Evaluation of storage opportunities for Naches Arm water
    • Habitat enhancement on mainstem and tributaries
    • Several modifications to existing storage and diversion facilities
  • YN staff sent scoping comments encouraging this approach
  • State proceeding separately from US
  • • Divorce, still good friends, joint custody