Skagit River.
tributary to Skagit Bay in British Columbia, Canada and Washington, United States
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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A hatchery was built on the Skagit River, and mitigation grants were provided for construction.Some support1 report
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Dam relicensing agreements are underway for the Skagit River, alongside recovery efforts from recent flooding in the National Park area.Some support2 reports
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The Gorge Dam project, part of the Skagit Project infrastructure, is operational and provides non-carbon emitting energy to Seattle City Light.Some support1 report
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Debris could impact the Skagit River in future flooding events affecting Skagit County.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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University of Washington contributes to a flood risk model covering the Skagit River system, which impacts Skagit County.Some support1 report
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The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe is asserting its treaty rights regarding the Skagit River, which is vital for the tribe's lifeways and supports all five species of Pacific salmon.Some support1 report
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A complex design inspired by the Skagit River is underway, with funding supporting social service provision.Some support1 report
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River flooding caused operational closures at Hamilton and Lyman Post Offices, forcing residents to use alternative locations.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Skagit River
Events traced to Skagit River, step by step, newest firstAround Skagit River this week
News at the entities that move Skagit River most-
Skagit County OperationalJeremy Harrison-Smith, former executive director of the Scleroderma Foundation, is seeking the county auditor position in Skagit County.Moves Skagit River
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation TransactionalThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded a dam removal project in Jim Thorpe in 2017.Moves Skagit River
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state Shared contextCity council adjusted rules to encourage bike use, with Jim Tedisco demonstrating commitment through legislation.Moves Skagit River
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Conway Shared contextCouncil approved new residential and RV park developments in Conway, the county seat of Horry County.Moves Skagit River
Connections
The 9 strongest of 20, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Gorge Dam Structural
The Gorge Dam is a component of the Skagit Project infrastructure, which is related to the Skagit River.
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Jenny Baker Structural
Jenny Baker holds a management role responsible for the ongoing restoration efforts of the Skagit River.
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Skagit County Operational
The Skagit River influences county design, while county operations and planning are subject to river-related risks like flooding.
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Transactional
The Foundation provides financial grants to support model building and management studies concerning the Skagit River ecosystem.
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Seattle City Light Operational
The river serves as a source of non-carbon emitting energy for the city light company, which operates under comprehensive relicensing agreements.
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Lyman Structural
Lyman's infrastructure, via a culvert, allows water to drain into the Skagit River.
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Conway Shared context
The entities are linked by a geographical restoration project occurring near Conway on the Skagit River.
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state Shared context
The Skagit River is a geographical feature existing within a political state context.
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University of Washington Shared context
The University of Washington contributes research to flood risk models related to the Skagit River.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- A hatchery was built on the Skagit River, and mitigation grants were provided for construction.
- Dam relicensing agreements are underway for the Skagit River, alongside recovery efforts from recent flooding in the National Park area.
- The Gorge Dam project, part of the Skagit Project infrastructure, is operational and provides non-carbon emitting energy to Seattle City Light.
- University of Washington contributes to a flood risk model covering the Skagit River system, which impacts Skagit County.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
3 events- River flooding caused operational closures at Hamilton and Lyman Post Offices, forcing residents to use alternative locations.
- Norwegian Creek wildfire near Skagit River is exhibiting elevated fire behavior and causing infrastructure closures.
- A restoration project is underway on the Skagit River, specifically near Conway, involving Jenny Baker.