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Wahkiakum County signs formal support for East Deep River tidegate connectivity and flood protection project

Wahkiakum Board of County Commissioners · May 19, 2026
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Summary

The Board unanimously approved the Chair's signature on a letter supporting a Public Interest Finding to WSDOT Local Programs for the East Deep River Tidegate connectivity and flood protection project.

Wahkiakum County commissioners on May 19 unanimously approved a formal letter of support for the East Deep River tidegate connectivity and flood protection project and directed the chair to sign the document to the Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs. The Board voted to approve the Chair's signature during the public works agenda items.

Public Works Director Chuck Beyer presented the request and commissioners approved the action by motion (M/S/A Tischer and Letham). The record notes the motion passed with all three commissioners voting aye. The support letter was described as a Public Interest Finding request tied to connectivity and flood protection work at East Deep River. No funding commitment from the county was recorded in the minutes.