I took photos and reported it to the OEPA per protocol. Took them a bit to get back to me with the response that the lake is private and will not take action but provided me with another link to report through another agency and I did that. Have not heard anything to the time…
Managed to pull a couple bags of trash out and plan for more in the morning. Some areas capturing more than others but all are doing the job. Encampments are still active and growing notifications have been sent again. The big wheels move slow, patience.
Because moving water is ever changing, we need to adjust. Dave and I were talking after the move how full of trash this area was last year when we started this. Now, we almost always see fish and wildlife here. Does make us feel good.
On our way to the canal boom south of Summit Lake, we ran into Carol and Kim and shared what we have been doing on this and other watersheds. 33 pounds out of this boom isn’t a bad haul and picked up another 20 at booms on the east side of the lake. Good way…
Her questioning look is to an email response that states, “it’s not as bad now as when it was discovered and we can’t figure out what is causing this, so we think the issue should be considered closed.” River and I had a real conversation and we will not consider it “closed”.
Its was a dirty job but someone had to do it! Actually, went down to remove this boom for a number of logistical reasons but the plan is to repurpose it in a couple of locations over the weekend by splitting it, cleaning it and giving it a new home on Summit Lake and the…
