Port of Dewatto watches funds as camping season begins

The Port of Dewatto has been ensuring it maintains enough money in the bank to address expenses.

During the port’s April 13 meeting, campground coordinator Joe Newman reported the campground’s initial turnout numbered “just a few” campers, although he said a camping group reserved quite a few more slots by mid-April.

Newman said about 25 volunteers helped out at the campground for its cleanup March 26, and with a few more hours during that week, he was able to get the rest of the leaves and brush picked up in time for the park to be ready to open April 1.

Port Manager Jeana Crosby said the por...