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Residents raise concerns about Dungeness reservoir plans as county warns of federal pause on some grants
Summary
Public commenters and staff discussed the Dungeness reservoir work group, potential limits to aquifer recharge benefits, and uncertainty after a federal pause on certain grants and loans. County CFO said ARPA Section 603 monies already received remain under county control.
Public comment at the Jan. 28 Clallam County commissioners meeting included pointed concerns about the Dungeness reservoir project and its expected benefits for aquifer recharge and salmon flows.
Jeff Tozer, a Sequim resident, told commissioners he has followed the Dungeness reservoir work group and questioned the project’s long‑term value to the broader community. "It sounds like the benefits are diminishing — the promise of aquifer recharge has been downgraded to possible aquifer recharge," Tozer said, adding that he expects the reservoir may benefit a…
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