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Depoe Bay commissioners press for Coast Guard letter as silting hampers navigation and slip use
Summary
Harbor commissioners discussed worsening silting in Depoe Bay, potential impacts on slip assignments and navigation, and asked staff to seek a formal Coast Guard statement to accelerate dredging and mitigation work.
Depoe Bay Harbor Commission members on June 25 discussed growing concern about sand and mud accumulation in the bay and on the harbor approach, saying the problem is affecting vessel maneuverability and slip usability.
The commission flagged navigation and safety risks and asked staff to seek a formal letter from the U.S. Coast Guard documenting operational impacts that could speed state or federal action. Chair Rob Robison said the letter should make clear whether Coast Guard operations are being affected so the city can press for faster dredging. The commission discussed asking the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers for help and agreed the harbormaster should meet with Coast Guard personnel to describe recent incidents.
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