article_snippet: There's a public health issue,' said Permit and Project Manager Robert Evert about fecal coliform in the water and the mounds of feces with the ringworm fungus that The Port of Astoria staff clean up off docks.
article_snippet: The Port of Astoria has looked into galvanized steel railings — for years
article_snippet: There is 5,000 feet to cover on The Port of Astoria's three docks at the basin, Operations Manager Matt McGrath said at a March 17 Port Commission meeting.
article_snippet: galvanized steel railings have worked in San Diego, but would cost $50,000.
article_snippet: Robert Evert added The Port of Astoria
article_snippet: The Port of Astoria has previously denied being offered funding.
article_snippet: Regardless of whether Brigade members're hauling out on The Port of Astoria docks or Brigade members own haul-out, Evert said, letting Brigade members on docks is akin to domesticating a wild animal.