OUR STORY
More than a Consultant. We are Your Partner.
A future where innovation, sustainability, and long-term planning come together to meet community needs—today and tomorrow.
At Kleinschmidt, we don’t just understand that vision. We live it alongside Chelan.
Our partnership is more than a list of projects—it’s a shared commitment to stewardship, problem-solving, and maintaining legacy infrastructure that stands the test of time. Our collaboration with Chelan PUD has always looked decades ahead, from advancing fish passage to shaping comprehensive shoreline policies.
years of dedicated partnership
"We appreciate the partnership, people, processes, and attention we receive. We are grateful for the alignment of values and work ethic."
Chelan County PUD
Data Management System (DMS) Implementation
Chelan PUD is undertaking the FERC relicensing of the Rock Island Hydroelectric Project and relies on Kleinschmidt as the lead consultant for strategic planning, stakeholder and Tribal engagement, public outreach, and regulatory coordination.
To support this multi-year effort, Kleinschmidt developed and implemented a custom Data Management System (DMS) to organize and standardize data from multiple sources. The DMS integrates with Chelan PUD’s SharePoint library and includes tools for field data protocols, GIS, QA/QC, and metadata.
By streamlining data access and analysis, the DMS improves efficiency, supports FERC compliance, and provides long-term value through data reuse for future regulatory needs.
Rock Island Over/Under Spillway Gate Prototype
This project involved redesigning existing roller gates at the Rock Island Dam to improve fish passage and reduce dissolved gas uptake. The over/under concept was developed to pass fish and limit dissolved gas buildup, and it remains in service today. The project included a design concept phase and testing for effectiveness, ultimately becoming the production system for two spill gates at the dam.
Lake Chelan
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Rocky Reach Relicensing Studies
As a trusted partner during the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project relicensing, Kleinschmidt supported Chelan’s mission with robust scientific assessments, including radiotelemetry smolt survival studies. These efforts were foundational in securing a 43-year license—a major milestone that supports regional energy resilience and ecological responsibility.
Looking Ahead
Chelan PUD’s Imagine 2075 isn’t a distant dream—it’s a framework guiding today’s actions. At Kleinschmidt, we are honored to be part of this journey, helping transform complex challenges into clear, future-focused solutions.
Together, we’re not just completing projects. We’re Powering for the Future. Not Just a Project.
Rock Island Project FERC Relicensing
The path to relicensing is never just paperwork—it’s strategy, outreach, and meticulous coordination. As Chelan PUD’s primary consulting partner on the Rock Island Project FERC Relicensing, Kleinschmidt leads efforts in stakeholder engagement, public communication, data analysis, and regulatory navigation—all aligned with a future-ready vision.
