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Cowlitz License Documents

Tacoma Power operates the Cowlitz River Project under a license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The documents below establish key requirements for project operations, fisheries, habitat, recreation and other license responsibilities.

Find Cowlitz River Project Documents

Additional Cowlitz River Project filings, orders and license documents are available through the FERC eLibrary.

To search for Cowlitz River Project documents:

    1. Select General Search.
    2. Enter P-2016 as the docket number and any other desired search criteria.
    3. Select Issuance if you are looking for a FERC approval order.
    4. Select Submit to view results.

For more information, or to submit questions or comments, send us an email at cowlitz@cityoftacoma.org.

Key documents governing the Cowlitz River Project include:

  • Cowlitz Settlement Agreement
  • Original License Order
  • Order Denying Rehearing and Lifting Stay
  • Order Incorporating Biological Opinion
  • Biological Opinion by the National Marine Fisheries Service

Studies, Plans & Reports

Downstream Fish Passage

  • Riffe Lake and Cowlitz Falls Collection and Passage – Study Plan (Article 1)
  • Mayfield Downstream Fish Passage – Study Results (Article 2)
  • Mayfield Dam Downstream Fish Passage Improvement Plan (Article 2b)

Upstream Fish Passage

  • Upstream Fish Passage Study Annual Report (Article 3)
  • Trap and Haul Plan – Fish Passage Plan (Articles 413 & 415)

Fisheries & Hatcheries

  • Fisheries and Hatchery Management Plan (Article 6)
  • Hatchery Complex Remodel and Phase-in Plan (Article 7)
  • Disease Management Plan (Article 8)
  • Fish Monitoring Plan (Article 15)
  • Large Woody Debris Plan (Article 9)
  • Large Woody Debris – Best Management Practices (Article 417)
  • Gravel Augmentation Plan (Article 10)
  • Gravel Augmentation – Best Management Practices (Article 417)
  • Fish Habitat Fund Allocation Plan (Article 11)
  • Wildlife Wetland Acquisition Fund Coordination Report (Article 12)
  • Consolidation of Land Ownership with USFS (Article 22)
  • Side Channel Monitoring Plan (Article 409)

Lower Cowlitz River Water Quality Monitoring Plan (Article 410)

  • Recreation Facilities Plan (Article 17)
  • Recreation, Operation, Maintenance, and Safety Plans (Article 18)
  • Water Access Facilities Plan (Article 19)
  • Hydropower Compliance Management Plan Annual Report (Article 501)
  • Public Information Management Plan (Article 405)