Commissioners question fish‑passage culvert replacements after $1.7 million engineer estimate
The board discussed an engineer’s estimate of about $1.7 million for a culvert replacement on Garlock Road designed to meet fish‑passage requirements and several commissioners urged more data from agencies before proceeding with large‑scale replacements.
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Cowlitz County officials reported an engineering estimate of about $1,700,000 for a fish‑passage culvert replacement on Garlock Road, prompting commissioners to press state agencies for clearer evidence that replacement designs match biological results.
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