Welcome to the virtual public scoping meeting website for the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams modification project environmental assessment.

The Bureau of Reclamation invited the Tribes and the public to identify issues or alternatives for consideration in the development of an environmental assessment for the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams modification project. The 30-day public comment period occurred from July 26, 2021, to Aug. 25, 2021. The project area is located in Kittitas County, two miles north of Easton, Wash. 

As part of its Safety of Dams program mission, Reclamation is committed to ensuring its dams do not present unacceptable risk levels to people, property, and the environment. These requirements result in a need for Reclamation to implement corrective action to bring static and hydrologic risks at Kachess Dam below public protection guidelines while minimizing impacts to the environment.

Reclamation conducted the scoping period in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act to gather information from Tribes, government agencies, interested parties, and the public to identify relevant comments, concerns and/or issues that will inform the scope of the EA and guide its development. The public had the opportunity to participate in the scoping process and provide input through this virtual meeting room from July 26 to Aug. 25. The public also had the opportunity to provide input and participate in the scoping process through two live virtual public meetings held Aug. 10 and 12, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT. All scoping comments were to be submitted/postmarked by Aug. 25.

Next Station: NEPA and Public Involvement

For more information on the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams modification project environmental assessment, please contact Jonathan Penman-Brotzman, Environmental Protection Specialist (BOR-SHA-KSODNEPA@usbr.gov).

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