The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Wahkiakum County Commissioners George Trott and Blair Brady voted Tuesday to allow use of $15,000 from the county Flood Control Fund to cover permitting costs for a beach nourishment on Puget Island.

Consolidated Diking District No. 1 is sponsor of the project. Diking district Commissioner Phil Vik presented the request to the county board on Tuesday.

The diking district has received a $15,000 grant from the state Department of Ecology for half of the permitting cost, Vik said, the diking board hoped the county would pick up the other half.

The project would cover the shoreline along North Welcome Slough Road and in nearby areas.

Commissioner Dan Cothren said he owned shoreline property in the area, and he recused himself from discussion or voting on the request.