I received a reply from Terry Legg of DOFW.
E-mail address leggtjl@dfw.wa.gov.

He gave the following information.
Some excerpts from his e-mails.

I appreciate your concerns and they are well justified. The water velocity at this site can be fast. Launching a boat at that site requires a great deal of care and someone with experience, especcially at high water.

There are certain dangers associated with launching any boat from a trailer into moving water, especially at a 90 degree angle, etc.
However when dealing with the forces of nature there is no guarantee of persononal safety.

I doubt the if the Satsop ramp would be constructed the same way today.
I can't do anything about them until we get funding and other ramps in worse condition are take care of first.

At least he responded to by E-mails, I don't think it's his call. But they NOW know and admitt there are problems with the launch.