Colfax chamber hears report on dam statistics

Colfax Chamber of Commerce members and guests learned the ins and outs of the Lower Granite Dam at a presentation Feb. 15. Sara White, Environmental Compliance Coordinator, spoke to about a dozen people in the Whitman Hospital cafeteria.

Sara White points to a slide of a fish ladder at the Lower Granite Dam.

Through an hour-long power point presentation, the audience heard statistics on the power generated by the facility and its environmental impact. White also spoke about the flow of endangered fish through the dam.

Judy Liddle, secretary of the chamber, said the chamber invites speakers in...