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Yakima River Project Gets Updated SEPA Filing

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Yakima County issued a new SEPA filing on July 30, 2026, for the Yakima River Gap to Gap Ecosystem Restoration Project. The update documents minor changes to the final design of a culvert enlargement at Sportsman State Park, which was initially approved in 2022 based on 65% design plans.

The filing states the modifications are "minor" and don't change the project's environmental impact. The project aims to improve fish passage and ecosystem health along the Yakima River. The county will accept public comments on the update until August 13, 2026.

This update affects Yakima residents by ensuring river restoration work continues with minimal disruption. The project is part of ongoing efforts to support local fisheries and river health, which are important for recreation and the environment.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Yakima County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=YAKIMA

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Yakima County issued a new SEPA filing on July 30, 2026“Issued: 2026-07-30”
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The SEPA filing is for the Yakima River Gap to Gap Ecosystem Restoration ProjectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The update documents minor changes to the final design of a culvert enlargement at Sportsman State Park“The initial 2022 Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MONS) (SEP2022-00007) for the Sportsman State Park culvert enlargement, issued as part of the Yakima River Gap to Gap Ecosystem Restoration Project, was based on the 65% design plans. This addendum is necessary to document minor modifications incorporated into the final 100% design.”
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The culvert enlargement was initially approved in 2022 based on 65% design plansThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“The initial 2022 Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MONS) (SEP2022-00007) for the Sportsman State Park culvert enlargement, issued as part of the Yakima River Gap to Gap Ecosystem Restoration Project, was based on the 65% design plans.”
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The filing states the modifications are minor“As a result of these design refinements, the roadway c”
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The modifications don't change the project's environmental impactNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project aims to improve fish passage and ecosystem health along the Yakima RiverNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The county will accept public comments on the update until August 13, 2026“Comments due: 2026-08-13”
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The update affects Yakima residents by ensuring river restoration work continues with minimal disruptionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project is part of ongoing efforts to support local fisheries and river healthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Local fisheries and river health are important for recreation and the environmentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.