CORPS CONTINUES TO DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENT CONTROL OF LAKE LEVEL

Looking at release rates I was surprised to see that they are at levels previously reserved for emergency conditions.  I grow hopeful that Col. Tickner is factoring in recreation in managing the Savannah River Basin.   Following previous practices our lakes would be dropping like a rock right now.  But instead the levels are being maintained within 6" of full pool.

It seems to Save Our Lakes Now that this is an excellent way to control the basin:

• River flows are varying the way nature intended rather than being held artificially constant.
• Environmental concerns are protected as long as releases are in excess of the 3600cfs demonstrated to have no substantial environmental impact downstream
• Water quality and water supply needs are also being met at release rates in excess of 3600cfs.
• Destruction of precious fresh water by releasing it to the ocean is being kept to a minimum.
• The dollar value gained by power production is being kept in line with the dollar value lost from decreased real estate values and destruction to recreational infrastructure around the lakes.

Please let Col. Tickner know our thoughts here.  We owe him a tremendous vote of thanks if he is responsible for these improvements.  If the changes are coincidental and not intended, maybe making him aware of our thoughts will help make these changes permanent.