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County reports McKinley Beach depths are adequate, Bender Boat Launch remains too shallow; dredging work ongoing
Summary
Parks staff reported that a recent bathymetric survey found average depths inside McKinley Beach breakwaters near 3.5 feet (within design targets), while Bender Boat Launch remains too shallow for safe harbor and requires dredging. Bender dredging has faced permit and bidding delays; staff said they will pursue dredging and report updates.
Parks planning staff reported to the committee on the condition of two Lake Michigan access points: McKinley Beach and Bender Boat Launch. The item was informational; no committee action was required.
Sarah Toomsen said county-contracted bathymetric surveying this spring showed McKinley Beach's water depth between the protective breakwaters is…
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