Advocates push Legislature to fund East Fork Lewis River workSubscriber Exclusive

House has project in its capital budget, but Senate doesn’t

By Shari Phiel, Columbian staff writer

Published: March 30, 2023, 6:02am

2 Photos

Aerial view of the area of the East Fork of the Lewis River near the old gravel pit west of Daybreak Park and east of Mason Creek. (The Columbian files) Photo Gallery

The outcome of capital budget negotiations between the state House and Senate over the next month will determine whether a proposed habitat restoration project along the Lewis River is left high and dry or ready to move forward.

Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership announced in September it was ready to proceed with its East Fork Lewis River project after receiving a $7.74

Thank you for reading The Columbian.

Subscribe now to get unlimited access.

Subscribe Now

Already a subscriber? Sign in

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Featured Realtor

Columbian Homes featured real estate agent

View Listings

Support local journalism

Related Stories