Economy
The Skagit River Hydroelectric Project is a group of three major dams, constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, which are a primary source of hydroelectric power for Seattle and other area communities. The Skagit Valley Railroad was constructed by the city of Seattle to transport workers on the dams. The river today is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and fly fishing.
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“Everyone is always in favour of general economy and particular expenditure.”
—Anthony, Sir Eden (1897–1977)
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—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
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