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Tucannon Lakes to be subject of assessment

COLUMBIA and GARFIELD COUNTIES–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a Zoom meeting to give an overview on the Assessment process for the Tucannon River WT Wooten Wildlife area on November 14 at 12 p.m. To access this meeting go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81121829500?pwd=rMUUuKxC0MFKwDb1xwfidQ8TkSMbvd.1

The WDFW, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Nez Perce Tribe, are assessing the Tucannon River on the WT Wooten Wildlife Area from Camp Wooten to the WT Wooten Wildlife Area Headquarters. They have hired consultants to look at options for improving the floodplain, including upgrades to the Tucannon lakes, recreational access, and floodplain habitats.

The meeting will also be recorded and put on the assessment webpage for those who cannot attend the meeting in person.

 
 
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