Richard Emil Rutz papers

Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1967-2011

Overview of the Collection

Creator

Rutz, Richard Emil, 1952-

Title

Richard Emil Rutz papers

Dates

1967-2011 (inclusive)

Quantity

9.78 cubic feet (10 boxes) plus 1 tube

Collection Number

4991

Summary

Environmental activist and author born in 1952

Repository

University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access

Request at UW

Languages

English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Richard Emil Rutz is an environmental activist and author who was involved in a number of environmental campaigns throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Papers consist of correspondence, ephemera, legal records, reports and studies, news clippings, newsletters, applications, agreements, environmental impact statements, feasibility analyses, photographs, maps, sketches, bound congressional hearings, and publications relating to environmental projects with which Richard Rutz was involved.

Some of the projects he was involved with are: Skagit River Hydroelectric Relicensing Project, Elwha Dams/Elwha River Restoration Project, Alpine Lakes Wilderness Project, Ancient Forest, Old Growth, and Spotted Owl Project; National Forest Planning and Regulation Project, Washington State Environmental Protection Act, (SEPA)/National Environmental Protection Act, Washington Wilderness Act, Washington State Forestry, Washington Environmental, Council King County Surface Water Management, Dosewallips/Elkhorn River Case, Lena Creek Project, Thurnton and Damnation Creek Project, Railroad Creek Projects, Snohomish Basin Cumulative Impacts Project

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Not all copyrights transferred. Contact repository for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

Accession No. 4991-001, Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1979-1995
Accession No. 4991-002, Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1967-2011

Acquisition Information

Donated by Richard E. Rutz, 1/27/1997.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Accession No. 4991-001: Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1979-1995Return to Top

7.50 cubic feet (8 boxes, 1 tube)

Scope and Content: Hydroelectric power applications, settlement agreements, legal documents, environmental impact statements, feasibility analyses, draft reports, photographs, maps, sketches, bound Congressional Hearings, publications, and clippings.

Subjects are: the Elwha River Restoration Implementation effort, Seattle City Light's relicensing application to operate the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam, and efforts to pass the Washington Wilderness Act. The papers also contain materials relating to the development of the book "Washington Wilderness."

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Not all copyrights transferred. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Richard E. Rutz, 1/27/1997.

Accession No. 4991-002: Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1967-2011Return to Top

2.28 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Addition to the Richard Emil Rutz papers which consists of correspondence, ephemera, legal records, reports and studies, news clippings, newsletters, and publications relating to environmental projects in which Richard Rutz was involved. Some of the project he was involved with are: Skagit River Hydroelectric Relicensing Project Elwha Dams/Elwha River Restoration Project Alpine Lakes Wilderness Project Ancient Forest Old Growth and Spotted Owl Project National Forest Planning and Regulation Project Washington State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA)/National Environmental Protection Act Washington Wilderness Act Washington State Forestry Washington Environmental Council King County Surface Water Management Dosewallips/Elkhorn River Case Lena Creek Project Thurnton and Damnation Creek Project Railroad Creek Projects Snohomish Basin Cumulative Impacts Project

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Not all copyrights transferred. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Richard Emil Rutz, 2016-07-11

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box/Folder	Accession
1/1	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	1977-1982
1/2	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	1977-1982
1/3	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	1986-1989
1/4	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	1989-1991
1/5	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	1989
1/6	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	undated
1/7	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	1991
1/8	4991-002	Skagit River Hydroelectric Project	undated
1/9	4991-002	Elwha Dams Project	1998-2011
1/10	4991-002	Elwha Dams Project	1998-2011
1/11	4991-002	Elwha Dams Project	1998-2011
1/12	4991-002	Elwha Dams Project	1996-2010
1/13	4991-002	Elwha Dams Project	1996-1997
1/14	4991-002	Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem	1990
1/15	4991-002	Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)	1984-1987
1/16	4991-002	Ancient Forest Old Growth and Spotted Owl	1987-1990
1/17	4991-002	National Forest Planning and Regulations	1980-1990
1/18	4991-002	National Forest Planning and Regulations	1980-1990
1/19	4991-002	National Park Service Regulations	1982
1/20	4991-002	Duwamish Kellogg Island	1984-1985
1/21	4991-002	Washington Wilderness Act	1988
1/22	4991-002	Washington Wilderness Act	1984-1988
1/23	4991-002	Thornton Creek and Damnation Creek Projects	1983-1986
1/24	4991-002	Noisy Creek Project	1985-1988
1/25	4991-002	Railroad Creek Project	1983-1985
1/26	4991-002	Ruby Creek Project	1983-1986
1/27	4991-002	Lena Creek Project	1985-1990
1/28	4991-002	Alpine Lakes Area Management	1980
1/29	4991-002	Snohomish River Basin Cumulative Impacts	1983-1986
1/30	4991-002	Snohomish River Basin Cumulative Impacts	1983-1986
1/31	4991-002	Snohomish River Basin Cumulative Impacts	1983-1986
1/32	4991-002	Rock Island Case - Yakime Nation v. FERC	1984
1/33	4991-002	Escondido Case	undated
1/34	4991-002	La Flamme v. FERC	undated
1/35	4991-002	Salmon River Case	1984
2/1	4991-002	Salmon River Case (Cumulative Impacts)	1983
2/2	4991-002	Udall v. Federal Power Commission	1967
2/3	4991-002	Storm Ridge	1984
2/4	4991-002	Tulalip Tribes v FERC	1984
2/5	4991-002	PNW Electric Power and Conservation Act Plan	1983
2/6	4991-002	Two Forks Dam - Platte River	undated
2/7	4991-002	Electric Consumers Protection Act	undated
2/8	4991-002	Electric Consumers Protection Act	1984-1986
2/9	4991-002	Hamma Hamma Hydroelectric Project	1986
2/10	4991-002	Skagit River Basin Cumulative Impacts	1990-1992
2/11	4991-002	Hydro Review	1983
2/12	4991-002	Boulder River Hydroelectric Project	1983
2/13	4991-002	Small Hydro (General)	1989
2/14	4991-002	Small Hydro (General)	undated
2/15	4991-002	Elkhorn/Dosewallips River Case	1987-1994
2/16	4991-002	Codit Dam - White Salmon River	2011
2/17	4991-002	Hydroelectric Project Proceedings - Richard Rutz Invovement	undated
2/18	4991-002	Core Samples from Elwha River Dam	undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Dams--Washington (State)
Environmentalists--Washington (State)
Water-power--Washington (State)

Personal Names

Rutz, Richard Emil, 1952---Archives

Corporate Names

Seattle City Light
Skagit River Hydroelectric Project
United States. Washington Park Wilderness Act of 1988
Washington (State). Division of Forestry

Geographical Names

Elwha Dam (Wash.)
Snohomish River Watershed (Wash.)
Washington (State)--Conservation

Form or Genre Terms

Business correspondence
Ephemera
Maps
Newsletters
Photographs

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Archives West Finding Aid

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