Up a creek 5B culvert removal plan appears dead in WA Legislature
A proposed $5 billion plan in the Washington Legislature to remove culverts impeding fish passage has encountered significant obstacles, likely stalling for this session. Concerns from local governments about funding diversion and the governor's apprehension regarding economic uncertainty have diminished the proposal's chances. The state is now pursuing mediation with tribes to find a viable path forward, as project costs continue to escalate.