Elwha Dam construction circa 1911. The use of explosives during construction dramatically altered the canyon.
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“Explore the unique history of the Elwha River and the long, remarkable journey that led to removal of its dams in the next episode of the San Juans Stewardship Network’s At the Water’s Edge Lecture series: ‘Elwha River Dam Removal & Restoration: A Photographic Journey with Eric Kessler ’84,” reports the San Juan Journal.

The presentation is Thursday, Dec. 6, 6-7 p.m., at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. Admission is free.