NCW Photo of the Week: A Turbine At Wells Dam

Wells Dam is located between Pateros and Chelan and sits just downstream of where the Methow River flows into the Columbia River. This is yet another of the many hydroelectric dams in the region that provide for affordable energy, great recreational opportunities, and are a benefit to agriculture because of the irrigation possibilities they provide. [...]

Photo Of The Week: Wells Dam

Wells Dam sits on the Columbia River south of the community of Brewster. Twitter This!

A Brief Look At: The Dams Of The Columbia River

The dams of the Columbia River have played an important role in the history of the Pacific Northwest. From British Columbia down to the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River and the dams that cross it bring hydroelectric power, transportation, outdoor recreation, and wildlife to the people that live within close proximity to it’s shores. Here [...]