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Once-beautiful
part of river now spoiled
Thanks to some recent gorgeous weather, we were
able to take our first boat ride on the
How many geniuses did it take to turn a once
beautiful, pristine and undisturbed section of river into a virtual
wasteland (wastewater)? What was once treelined is now a confusing mass
of water with an underwater barbed wire fence and shallow water hazards.
If you do not know this section of navigable water, you may find
yourself in trouble. Known landmarks are now gone.
From what we understand, we are not allowed to mess
with the riparian area on our own property, yet this project (?) was
budgeted and allowed without a vote or even prior notice.
Now that this destruction has taken place, wildlife,
which I suppose this project was supposed to protect, has been displaced
and moved up river. To this date beavers have so far chopped down and
removed two of our trees and at this time are girdling a 30-foot aspen
which I expect will fall soon.
From what we have heard, similar events have also happened on the
If someone can enlighten us we would sure like to
hear about this.
Mark Jahn
Chiloquin
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Source: http://www.heraldandnews.com/articles/2008/05/27/viewpoints/