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Commissioners approve letter requesting federal help for beach nourishment at Lower East Sunny Sands

Wahkiakum Board of County Commissioners · June 9, 2026
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Summary

The Board unanimously approved a letter seeking Congressional assistance to facilitate beach nourishment for properties on Lower East Sunny Sands Road on Puget Island, citing ongoing erosion near the ferry landing.

The Board voted unanimously to approve a letter to federal legislators requesting assistance to facilitate beach nourishment for properties on Lower East Sunny Sands Road on Puget Island, areas described in the minutes as nearest the ferry landing and threatened by ongoing erosion. The motion to approve the letter was made by Commissioner Lee Tischer and seconded by Commissioner Mark Letham.

The action authorizes county staff to seek a meeting with Congressional offices to discuss possible federal support for beach nourishment. No specific funding commitment or timetable was noted in the minutes.