12 Days of Giving Returns!
Winter is a season of giving, and this year we have been inspired by the generous nature of evergreen trees. With the help of wonderful local businesses, we are excited to give back to our supporters once again by bringing back our 12 Days of Giving Holiday Raffle!...
Notice to Contractors
Columbia Springs (CS) invites qualified contractors to provide construction services based upon the attached specifications, to begin the implementation of the reconstruction of West Biddle Lake dam. The intent is to select one firm (or one team) to provide services....
The Circle of Life
How well do you know chum salmon? Read on to learn more! Of the five Pacific salmon species, chum are the second largest. During spawning season, males develop bright calico markings on their sides, and males grow large canine fangs (for which chum are also...
A ReLit Recap
ReLit: Renewing our Past. Lighting our Future. Did you have a chance to take part in our first annual upcycled lighting festival? ReLit showcased the connection between environmental education and the footprint of the everyday “stuff” we all have. Giving...
Digging up dirt
At the end of August 2020, our contractors at WSP performed cone penetration tests (CPTs) at the West Biddle Dam site, and collected soil samples. The test is called a cone penetration test because it consists of a cone attached to a rod that is pushed into the soil...
A walk on the geophysics side!
On September 3rd and 4th 2020 an electrical resistivity and a self-potential survey were performed. The purpose of these two surveys is to identify seepage areas. A seepage area is an area where ground water is flowing along paths under and around the dam. Both...