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Residents Oppose Cougar Bay Dock Storage


Kathy Plonka/SR
A single boat motors around Cougar Bay on Wednesday. Ever since Coeur d'Alene's last waterfront sawmill closed, Cougar Bay neighbors have been wondering what would replace the log booms on the quiet inlet of Lake Coeur d'Alene. North Idaho Maritime's plan for winter dock storage is controversial.

North Idaho Maritime and Murphy Marine Construction have applied for a state permit to use 10 acres of Cougar Bay’s surface waters for dock storage and repair. Some neighbors supported the dock storage proposal, but most opposed the repair business, which would include dismantling derelict docks. “This is a junkyard right in front of our property,” said Rick Powers, who lives in nearby Casco Bay/Becky Kramer, Spokesman-Review. More here.

Question: Do you support or oppose this project?



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D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.