The greater Skagit Watershed Region has a rich environmental and cultural history. Many scientist/historians have contributed to our understanding of the region. As we researched to compile our map. We came across the following resources:
Obviously, the National Park staff do research and preservation in both the social and physical science. The link takes you to a recap of their noble efforts.
Science Related:
Northwest Geology Field Tripss is a great resource. Geologists, Jon Reidel, Elizabeth Schermer, Ralgh A Haugerud, have all done interesting and resent research in the region.
The Skagit Climate Science Consortium is working to understand the climate-related changes occurring in the Skagit basin, the range of changes possible in the future, and how predicted changes relate to the health and well-being of the Skagit community and ecosystem.
History Related:
The Skagit River Journal is a treasure of stories gathered by local historians.
Washington State's HistoryLink is a great resource you should know about.
And than, Seattle Municipal Archives has photo and other media about the construction of the Hydropower Projects that created Diablo and Ross Lakes. Below are some of my favorites from the collection.
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| Diablo Dam under Construction, Aug 27, 1930. (Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives) |
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| Diablo Dam, 1935 testing and Clearing. When a Dam is completed engineers often seek to do some test. Fill is up and than open a ll the flood gates, etc. This was taken during one of the early tests. (Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives) |
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| Skagit Valley (before Ross Lake) Looking from current approximately Ross Lake viewpoint on Hwy 20 looking North. (Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives) |
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| Logging Near Hozemeen before the land was flooded. (Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives) |
