Winter storms have shifted the shoreline, added tons of logs and damaged marine boundary buoys at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, prompting Friends of Saltwater State Park to ask visitors across South King County to report missing or damaged buoys while repairs are underway.
Because Saltwater State Park is a state park, removal of large logs and other shoreline debris can only occur from April through October, meaning winter storms can leave significant logs in place for months, according to Friends of Saltwater State Park.
The group said the changing shoreline can make beach access more difficult and can affect the placement and stability of buoys that mark the park’s Marine Protected Area…