The Port of Hood River hopes to proceed this winter with removing nine privately-owned boathouses from the Hood River Marina, closing a chapter on a 2022 policy decision that ended boathouse leases over liability, insurance, and pollution concerns. Commissioners approved a request for proposals in August, with contractor proposals due September 18. If a cost-effective solution is found, removal could begin in January and finish by March 3, with a contract award possible as early as November.