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February 5, 2010

Columbia jetties need $280M for rebuilding

By CASSANDRA PROFITA
The Daily Astorian

ASTORIA, Ore. — A century of wave action has eroded the jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River, leaving several sections at risk of breaching.

Repairs completed over the past several years offered a quick fix for the most severely eroded sections, and kept the mouth of the river open to navigation. The jetties ensure ship access to the river and facilitate $16 billion in commerce.


 
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