Biologists Confirm Migratory Fish Have Made It To Upstream Of Last Elwha River Dam; 1st In A Century

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — With two massive dams demolished, migratory fish have returned to the upper reaches of the Elwha River for the first time in more than a century.

Olympic National Park officials say fisheries biologists have confirmed two radio-tagged bull trout made it above where the 210-foot tall Glines Canyon Dam stood before its final chunks of concrete were blasted away last month.

Two other bull trout have also been detected in areas previously blocked by the dam.

Park Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum said Friday that it's been inspiring to watch the fish return.

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