[OSMB-News] News Release -Columbia County to Receive Boating Facility Grants

[Ashley Massey]

For Immediate Release	Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Columbia County to Receive Boating Facility Grants

	Columbia County will receive a financial boost through grants
awarded for two boating access projects.  The Oregon State Marine Board
recently approved over 3.2 million in boating facility grants,
statewide. 
	The County was awarded a grant to install a debris boom upstream
of the J.J. Collins East transient tie-up on Coon Island.  The debris
boom will redirect floating debris around the facility, keeping it open
for use year-round.  The Board approved $85,000 in state boater funds
combined with $15,000 in applicant match, $6,000 in-kind contributions
and $100,000 in federal Boating Infrastructure Grant funds for a project
total of $206,000.  
	The County also applied for, and was awarded, a grant to replace
and expand the existing asphalt area at Beaver Landing.  This grant will
pay for excavation, paving materials, curbing, wheel stops, striping, a
light pole and signage.  The Board approved $165,000 in state boater
funds combined with $10,000 in applicant match, $6,000 in applicant
in-kind contributions for a project total of $181,000.
	For more information about the Marine Board’s approved round
one grants and other facility projects happening statewide, visit
www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/BoatFac.index.shtml.
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Ashley A. Massey
Public Information Officer
Oregon State Marine Board
503-378-2623
503-378-8587 ext. 82623
ashley.massey at state.or.us

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