killing the Dead River

[upnorth]

Here in Marquette a dam on the Dead River is proposed, to replace the one that broke a few years back. Cohos are all non stockers here, this dam will destroy spawning habitat. With all the threats to non game species and the fishery that we sportsman pay for we cannot afford to give up any habitat. The fisheries biologists I have talked to agree with this. The only reason for the dam is for a beach at the Tourist Park Campground and for a few property owners (some are on the city council voting for the dam) to have a water front again. What's wrong with water front property on a world class trout and salmon stream? Any suggestions will be appreciated, please help to get the word out. Thanks, Andrew

[Adam Bomb]

Im sorry to hear that Andrew. Thats just aweful. Hopefully good will prevail here and not stupidity!

[A-Fishy-Anado]

Andrew

Welcome to the site! Always nice to see some more fellow yoopers kicking around here. If you get a chance tell us a little about yourself in the welcome center. This is a great sportsman's site.

Where abouts on the dead are they proposing this dam?

[Nailer]

Welcome Andrew. I've read a lot about this on a UP site, and it sounds like some back door deals going on. We wish the best for you.

[DIRTY DOG]

welcome andrew.

[Priority1]

A warm welcome Andrew.

[upnorth]

January 19 is the deadline for filing a comment with FERC, anyone can have their comments on file. after Jan. 19 FERC will not take any more comments from the public. Contact info; Peggy Harding, 312-596-4430 [email protected] or Scott Airato, 312-596-4431 [email protected]. Thanks, Andrew.