Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1967-2011
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rutz, Richard Emil, 1952-
- Title
- Richard Emil Rutz papers
- Dates
- 1967-2011 (inclusive)19672011
- Quantity
- 9.78 cubic feet (10 boxes) plus 1 tube
- Collection Number
- 4991
- Summary
- Environmental activist and author born in 1952
- Repository
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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
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No restrictions on access
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Richard Emil Rutz is an environmental activist and author who was involved in a number of environmental campaigns throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Content Description
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 Collection
Return to TopAdministrative Information
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
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 4991-001: Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1979-19957.50 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.
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Accession No. 4991-002: Richard Emil Rutz papers, 1967-2011
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
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1977-1982Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1977-1982Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1986-1989Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1989-1991Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1991Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Elwha Dams ProjectDates: 1998-2011Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Elwha Dams ProjectDates: 1998-2011Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Elwha Dams ProjectDates: 1998-2011Container: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Elwha Dams ProjectDates: 1996-2010Container: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Elwha Dams ProjectDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Greater Yellowstone EcosystemDates: 1990Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Dates: 1984-1987Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Ancient Forest Old Growth and Spotted OwlDates: 1987-1990Container: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 4991-002
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Description: National Forest Planning and RegulationsDates: 1980-1990Container: Box/Folder 1/17, Accession 4991-002
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Description: National Forest Planning and RegulationsDates: 1980-1990Container: Box/Folder 1/18, Accession 4991-002
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Description: National Park Service RegulationsDates: 1982Container: Box/Folder 1/19, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Duwamish Kellogg IslandDates: 1984-1985Container: Box/Folder 1/20, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Washington Wilderness ActDates: 1988Container: Box/Folder 1/21, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Washington Wilderness ActDates: 1984-1988Container: Box/Folder 1/22, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Thornton Creek and Damnation Creek ProjectsDates: 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Noisy Creek ProjectDates: 1985-1988Container: Box/Folder 1/24, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Railroad Creek ProjectDates: 1983-1985Container: Box/Folder 1/25, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Ruby Creek ProjectDates: 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/26, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Lena Creek ProjectDates: 1985-1990Container: Box/Folder 1/27, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Alpine Lakes Area ManagementDates: 1980Container: Box/Folder 1/28, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Snohomish River Basin Cumulative ImpactsDates: 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/29, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Snohomish River Basin Cumulative ImpactsDates: 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/30, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Snohomish River Basin Cumulative ImpactsDates: 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/31, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Rock Island Case - Yakime Nation v. FERCDates: 1984Container: Box/Folder 1/32, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Escondido CaseDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/33, Accession 4991-002
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Description: La Flamme v. FERCDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/34, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Salmon River CaseDates: 1984Container: Box/Folder 1/35, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Salmon River Case (Cumulative Impacts)Dates: 1983Container: Box/Folder 2/1, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Udall v. Federal Power CommissionDates: 1967Container: Box/Folder 2/2, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Storm RidgeDates: 1984Container: Box/Folder 2/3, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Tulalip Tribes v FERCDates: 1984Container: Box/Folder 2/4, Accession 4991-002
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Description: PNW Electric Power and Conservation Act PlanDates: 1983Container: Box/Folder 2/5, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Two Forks Dam - Platte RiverDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/6, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Electric Consumers Protection ActDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/7, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Electric Consumers Protection ActDates: 1984-1986Container: Box/Folder 2/8, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Hamma Hamma Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1986Container: Box/Folder 2/9, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Skagit River Basin Cumulative ImpactsDates: 1990-1992Container: Box/Folder 2/10, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Hydro ReviewDates: 1983Container: Box/Folder 2/11, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Boulder River Hydroelectric ProjectDates: 1983Container: Box/Folder 2/12, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Small Hydro (General)Dates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 2/13, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Small Hydro (General)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/14, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Elkhorn/Dosewallips River CaseDates: 1987-1994Container: Box/Folder 2/15, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Codit Dam - White Salmon RiverDates: 2011Container: Box/Folder 2/16, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Hydroelectric Project Proceedings - Richard Rutz InvovementDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/17, Accession 4991-002
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Description: Core Samples from Elwha River DamDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/18, Accession 4991-002
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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)
