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Location: ladysmith, wi | just to update everyone, the project to build structure to improve the fishery on dairyland flowage is know being held up by the wi dnr, who at first wanted no-part in the project stating they didnt have the resources or time to help, over $400,000 was raised through donations from private and rusk county to fund this project by the WRA so it would not cost the state anything and our great DNR said no-go, hopefully when the Governor shows up tommorow he will see the benifits of the project and give us his support. |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | When is the lake going to be filled? It was my understanding that it's soon; leaving next to no time to accomplish the tasks. I hope this is not the case as it was an interesting ambitious project. My M.I. chapter made a donation towards the costs.
I heard the DNR would not permit the project because of mercury in the lake bed sediment.
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| It's the usual 'it's the DNR's fault' rhetoric when the truth is the project is apparently being held up for a very good reason.
Is it the DNR's fault for not wanting mercury contained within the lake bed sediment to be disturbed?
Is it the fault of the people who proposed the project for not doing proper research before moving ahead with it and foolishly not knowing the lake bed likely contained high levels of contaminants?
Is it a combination of both? Was the sediment not thought to be contaminated and only found to contain high amounts of contaminants after the lake was drained? If so, I'm still not sure how the blame can be put on the DNR for trying to protect the environment.
I guess it's always better blaming someone else.
I hope an alternate plan can be put in place which has less environmental impact and can still help the fishery in some way. |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | never mind
Edited by Jono 8/14/2007 11:06 AM
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| The alternate plan with less environmental impact might have been for the power company that owns the dam and land under the resivoir beyond the original river-bed to have used Coffer-Dams to isolate the repair area instead of draining what was a great fishery. However that involved a substantial more $$$ to do the project that way. They do it all the time in other areas.
Ironically, I have heard reports of folks running around on the drained lake bed four-wheelers (ATV's) looking for hidden "treasure" and just having a good time...Can't imagine that's all that good for the DNR wanting to keep it undisturbed.
Sad, that the environment has gotten to the state it's in and that the "system" has become so politcal.
Either way, it's drained now, and if on schedule will begin the re-fill process soon. Although with the severe lack of rain in this area, likely going to take a while to fill it back up. |
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| i've been accused at times of being a shill for the DNR, and i accept that as coming along with the fact that i assume the DNR is made up of people just like you and me who are trying hard to do their very best.
here's an example of the DNR helping to make change to improve the environment.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=645490
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Location: north central wisconsin | So... who is holding the $400,000 for the project? Heck, a bunch of legally built and placed cribs/large structures that won't disturb the bottom can be done in little time. Could you take some of your $$$ back and get some of them built?? The whole edge of the big 'flat' would be a prime spot for these types of structures. Good luck in whatever you get done! |
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Dairyland flowage project