Snohomish County PUD to hold tours at Monroe hydropower project
Published 11:45 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026
EVERETT — Community members can see a behind-the-scenes look at how the Snohomish County Public Utilities District turns water into renewable electricity during Hydropower Appreciation Days.
Guided tours will take place between 9 a.m. and noon on May 15-16 at the Woods Creek Sustainability Center, 10710 Hand Road in Monroe. Admission is free but registration is required because space is limited.
Visit snopud.com/waterwow to register.
“We’re excited to welcome the community back to the Woods Creek Sustainability Center for the fourth year so they can see firsthand how we generate power in a way that’s mindful of the river and the fish that rely on it,” Chief Energy Resource Officer Jason Zyskowski said in the release. “The tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about hydropower, native plants that support pollinators and wildlife, and view a beautiful waterfall.”
The site is typically closed to the public, except for school educational trips and this once-a-year event. Guests will see the site’s dam and powerhouse, food forest — where diverse plantings imitate the structure of a natural forest ecosystem — and learn how PUD supports fish habitat and protects river health.
Taylor Scott Richmond: 425-339-3046; taylor.richmond@heraldnet.com; X: @BTayOkay
