The Army Corps of Engineers is extending the comment period from Feb. 17 to July 14 to receive public statements on the proposed new rules for private docks in the draft McNary Shoreline Management Plan.
Lt. Col. Mike Farrell, commander of the Walla Walla district office for the Corps, decided to extend the comment period six months after several people protested at Wednesday's informational meeting in Pasco that the time to submit comments was too short.
Comments may be directed to the Corps office, 201 N. Third Ave., in Walla Walla, 99362-1876, attention: CENWW-PD-EC Shoreline Management Plan. The also can be sent by fax to 509-527-7832, attention: Shoreline Management Plan.
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Public meeting set on Corps' shoreline plan
Public meeting set on Corps' shoreline plan
The Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting about a revised McNary Shoreline Management Plan on Wednesday at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel, at 2525 N. 20th Ave.
The open house begins at 5:30 p.m. and the public meeting is from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Detailed information is available at nww.usace.army.mil/McNaryShoreline/default.asp .
Army Corps revises dock plan
Army Corps revises dock plan
The Army Corps has revised proposed rules that Tri-Citians felt severely hampered the ability for new private docks to be added along the Columbia River.
The proposed McNary Shoreline Management Plan would allow landowners to keep their current docks without upgrading them. But when the property is sold or retitled, the new owner will have to comply with new fish-friendly design standards.
This is the second time the Corps has issued a revised draft plan based on public comment.
Army Corps responsive to dock owners' concerns
Army Corps responsive to dock owners' concerns
For the lucky few with private docks on the Columbia River, the future wasn't looking too bright.
The Army Corps of Engineers had proposed rules that had riverfront homeowners doubting whether they'd be able to keep existing docks because of mandated costly upgrades or ever have a chance to build new ones.
And though it's a relatively small group of folks who are afforded the luxury of life on the river's edge, they were vocal and balked at the proposed rules. And, to our surprise, the Corps listened.
Walla Walla corps provides hurricane help
Walla Walla corps provides hurricane help
WALLA WALLA _ The Walla Walla District of the Army Corps of Engineers sent a 12-member emergency power team to Fayetteville, N.C., Thursday to help respond to power losses anticipated from Hurricane Irene.
The team is expected to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency for up to two weeks.
Officials seek comments on draft transportation plan
Officials seek comments on draft transportation plan
Mid-Columbia officials have made their list of transportation project wants, and now they are asking the public to check it before the proposal becomes a plan.
The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments is holding a public meeting today in Richland and Thursday in Walla Walla to collect public comment on the 2011-2030 regional transportation plan for Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties.
The 20-year plan, which is revised every five years, acts as a guideline for cities and counties to build projects and allows the governments to compete for state and federal funding for the projects listed in the plan, said Mark Kushner, council of governments transportation director.
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