Public input sways Coast Guard

03/01 Public input sways Coast Guard at a meeting held last week in Reedsport. Pressure, determination and the presentation of the tidal conditions in Winchester Bay has achieved a positive result. The Coast Guard will enforce the new bar closure only when dangerous are present in the lower bay.  The Coast Guard is also going to recommend restoring the dead line to its former location in lower Winchester Bay . This is good new for crabbers and fishermen. Hopefully the Coast Guard will follow through and boating conditions will return to normal….Bill