Riprap Articles

Photo of Rental house threatened by erosion in Rockaway, by Scott Gilbert.
December 28, 2015

Rockaway Planning Commission Hears Appeal of Riprap Decision

rockaway_house.jpg A controversial proposal for a major riprap installation in Rockaway came back into public view Jan. 12 when the city's planning commission held a public hearing. Developer Tai Dang applied last year for permission to armor the shoreline to protect his rental house from erosion. He was turned down by the Oregon Parks and Recreation...Read more
Photo of coastal property south of Lost Creek, by Sara Schreiber.
November 18, 2015

State Parks Approves Riprap Application Despite Objections

riprap_lost_creek_sara_schreiber.jpg It is no surprise to learn that the riprap application for a lot south of Newport, which had aroused the concern of some CoastWatchers, was approved by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Those interested in seeing the approval and the conditions imposed can find this...Read more