Environmental+Science

The Elwha River is the largest watershed within Olympic National Park in Washington state. The 105 ft high Elwha Dam is located approximately 5 miles from the mouth of the river. For a number of reasons, it has been proposed that the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River be removed.

__**Part**__ **1:** **Advantages and Disadvantages of the Dam**

//Directions: Use the provided websites or additional ones that you find to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the dam. Fill in the table on your worksheet to explain why the dam is good and why it is bad//

http://www.americanrivers.org/initiatives/dams/why-remove/ http://www.elwhainfo.org/elwha-river-watershed/dam-removal/history-elwha-and-glines-canyon-dams http://www.nps.gov/olym/naturescience/restorationoftheelwha.htm (**click “Elwha River Restoration**”) http://www.nps.gov/olym/historyculture/history-of-the-elwha-overview.htm http://www.pbs.org/americanfieldguide/teachers/salmon/history.pdf http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2011/3097/ [|http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/120-a430] [] []

When you complete the table (both sides of your worksheet), view the video clips below to learn more about testimonies before Congress. You will be presenting your testimony about the Elwha Dam to your classmates so think about the qualities of the good testimonies and what you will say based on your notes. You can highlight the notes you wish to include in your testimony to your classmates.
 * Why is the Elwha Dam good? || Why is the Elwha Dam bad? ||
 * Exploring Witness Testimonies Before Congress**
 * Exploring Witness Testimonies Before Congress**

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 * < //All the President's Men Revisited// Discovery Channel, 2013 . Full Video.//Discovery Education//. Web. 5 September 2013. []. ||

How Congressional Committees and Hearings Work []

Text version of Congressional testimonies on natural gas & natural resources //There is an opening statement followed by several testimonies. Read a few and notice how they present their facts and arguments for/against natural gas development.//

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-113shrg80132/pdf/CHRG-113shrg80132.pdf

Download the notes worksheet