Fisheries & Wildlife Programs

In addition to providing a renewable source of electricity, Tacoma Power’s four hydroelectric projects support major wildlife and fisheries programs.

Thousands of acres of wildlife land are carefully managed to provide quality wildlife habitat. Some of these wildlife areas are managed by Tacoma Power’s natural resources management team, while others are managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The Cowlitz Wildlife Area encompasses 14,000 acres dedicated to wildlife habitat. Tacoma Power manages 3,500 acres of wildlife land in the Nisqually River Project area. Designated zones are managed differently on the basis of their unique habitats and features.

The Cowlitz River fishery program funded by Tacoma Power is among the largest in Washington State. Today's program evolved from continuous effort to support an excellent fishery resource in the Cowlitz River Basin.

Tacoma Power conducts fisheries projects on the Nisqually River. Tacoma Power enhances salmon habitat downstream of the dams and resident fish habitat upstream of the dams.

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