Ross barge landing back in service
December 24, 2015
The barge landing at Diablo Lake – the only way to bring in heavy gear to the Ross powerhouse – has been restored to service four months ahead of schedule.
Barge Landing on Diablo Lake Reaches Milestone
November 19, 2015
Seattle City Light’s contractor for a heavy barge landing dock on Diablo Lake at the utility’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project has reached an important milestone.
Diablo Lake Lowering Delayed Until Sept. 23
September 10, 2015
Seattle City Light is delaying the start of a drawdown of Diablo Lake until Sept. 23.
Seattle City Light Crews Defend Skagit Hydroelectric Project from Fire
August 26, 2015
Seattle City Light crews are working today to reduce the risk of additional damage to the Skagit Hydroelectric Project from the advancing Goodell Creek Fire and are preparing to start repairs to damaged transmission lines.
Seattle City Light Evacuates Diablo as Goodell Creek Fire Approaches
August 19, 2015
Seattle City Light started evacuating employees Wednesday from the town of Diablo and helped evacuate visitors at the North Cascades Institute’s Environmental Learning Center on Diablo Lake and at the Ross Lake Resort as the Goodell Creek Fire approached facilities at the utility’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project.
Diablo Lake to Be Lowered for Construction Work
August 19, 2015
To continue construction of a new heavy barge landing dock, Seattle City Light will lower the water level of Diablo Lake at the utility’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project by up to 10 feet. The drawdown will start on Sept. 10 and take up to six days to complete. Low lake levels are scheduled to last until Nov. 5.
Construction Crews Make Progress on Diablo Lake Barge Landing
July 10, 2015
Construction crews continue to make progress on a project to build a permanent replacement for a barge landing on Diablo Lake at our Skagit Hydroelectric Project.
Seattle City Light Biologist’s Co-Author Research Paper on Chinook Salmon in Skagit River
June 29, 2015
Seattle City Light Biologists Ed Connor and Dave Pflug co-authored a research paper on Chinook Salmon in the Skagit River that was recently published by the scientific journal Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.
City Light staff share knowledge with youth
June 5, 2015
City Light staff recently got to share information about climate change and career options in the hydroelectric industry, as part of an ongoing effort to encourage interest in science, the trades and environmental issues.
Seattle City Light Lowering Diablo Lake for Boat Landing Repairs
May 18, 2015
Seattle City Light is making repairs to boat landings near the Ross Powerhouse at the utility’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project that will require lowering Diablo Lake.