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Bonner County waterways panel debates FEMA boat-launch repairs, asks community to help with funding and outreach
Summary
At its April 17 meeting, the Bonner County Waterways Advisory Committee discussed whether to prioritize repairs to the FEMA boat launch, heard that the county lacks staff time and matching funds to lead a project, and agreed to pursue community partners and an outreach campaign to increase boat registrations.
The Bonner County Waterways Advisory Committee on April 17 discussed whether to move the FEMA boat launch higher on its project priority list and sought local partners to help pay for and promote improvements.
The discussion centered on access and safety at the FEMA ramp, which sits adjacent to Raptor View Estates. Committee members raised concerns that improving the ramp without additional parking or a turnaround could increase traffic across private property and affect adjacent HOA docks. Ray, a committee member, said Raptor View’s HOA president indicated the neighborhood might oppose increased public use unless land was sold for parking.
The issue matters because a repaired, advertised ramp would provide broader public access and potentially a year-round launch point for emergency responders. The county’s parks and waterways…
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