Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan

In this opinion column, Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges the U.S. Coast Guard to reject the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s proposed 116-foot fixed-span bridge, arguing that atmospheric river events and rising river levels further reduce vessel clearance and permanently restrict navigation on the Columbia River. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-atmospheric-river-events-mean-even-less-clearance-for-vessels-crossing-under-the-proposed-interstate-bridge-plan/ #Opinion #InterstateBridge #ColumbiaRiver #TransportationPolicy #NavigationSafety #PacificNorthwest