Skagit County, tribes approve of Seattle City Light ‘compromise’ — with caveats

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 1,632

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Major players involved in a massive proposed agreement with Seattle City Light regarding its dams on the Skagit River say the compromise will benefit Skagit County by boosting salmon populations and mitigating floods.

Nevertheless, some parties have serious concerns, including how the utility will go about buying land for habitat restoration.

The settlement, which appears headed for final approval, would support the Seattle public utility’s effort to get a new 50-year

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