Corps of Engineers’ plan to address Columbia River dredge spoils could cost Southwest Washington ports millions

Shipping industry seeks other ways to fund Army Corps of Engineers’ dredge spoils project

By: Henry Brannan

Outlets: The Columbian

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,649

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water pens as part of a $377 million project to manage dredge spoils over the next 20 years.

Meanwhile, the river’s shipping industry is working to get local ports off the hook for part of the $132 million they will soon have to pay for the project.

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