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Cowlitz County outlines emergency fixes after riverbank erosion threatens homes and access at Toutle Park
Summary
County staff say rapid riverbank erosion damaged Toutle Park Road and threatens access to three homes and a nearby gun range; geotechnical fixes and an emergency contract are planned while staff pursue FEMA reimbursement.
Cowlitz County staff told commissioners that rapid riverbank erosion along Toutle Park Road has removed up to 15 feet of bank in some places, threatening access to three homes and the adjacent gun range and prompting plans for emergency repairs.
Mike Moss, public services director, said the river had eroded the bank “in certain areas up to 15 feet” since mid-December, and staff were negotiating access with private landowners to establish a temporary bypass. “We’re hopeful that they’ll give us the permissions,” he said, noting staff…
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