Thread: Larto/Saline

How much volume will they be pumping into their fields, have any studies on this been released?

If they do this it will have a very negative impact on the complex. With the weir having recurring problems leaking and the Delta pumping water out it may just turn into a mud hole in places. Have there been any environmental studies done? Or is this another case of deep pockets getting what they want!

Havent been fishing Saline very long but some of the spots I go to are already almost too shallow. I hope this doesn't have a negative affect on the fishery.

Originally Posted by Beeramid

How much volume will they be pumping into their fields, have any studies on this been released?

Thats the million dollar question. From what I understand, there hasnt been any studies or restrictions discussed. It is times when pulling water may not hurt, but there are times when it could. Thats what this meeting is supposed to address I think. One of the names, Craig Smith, is the police jury member for that area, so hopefully he will have some answers.

Originally Posted by jigman_09

If they do this it will have a very negative impact on the complex. With the weir having recurring problems leaking and the Delta pumping water out it may just turn into a mud hole in places. Have there been any environmental studies done? Or is this another case of deep pockets getting what they want!

You know how it is, deep pockets usually win unless the people object enough. I am told that it is not Honey Brake lodge that is on the north end, but the south end toward Saline. New landowners, rumor has it hollywood type of investers. They dont care about what happens as long as they can make their money

I know for a fact that Honey Break does sell duck hunting trips. The only rice fields I know of in that area are on the north side of the Diversion Canal. I heard the new lots on Saline are owned by one of our state reps and who was also very helpful in getting the weir fixed. I will ask some close friends in that area what they know or have heard about this. The water is pretty low in Larto right now too.

Originally Posted by Beaubayou

I know for a fact that Honey Break does sell duck hunting trips. The only rice fields I know of in that area are on the north side of the Diversion Canal. I heard the new lots on Saline are owned by one of our state reps and who was also very helpful in getting the weir fixed. I will ask some close friends in that area what they know or have heard about this. The water is pretty low in Larto right now too.

There were about 75-100 people at the meeting tonight. There was a representative from Honey Brake lodge there that spoke. They have nothing to do with placing the pumps. This is happening on the south side, actually close to the state rep's lots. The weir is also starting to leak again and they are looking at repairing it again (same song, same dance). The things that we learned is that there were about 12000 acres bought. They are supposedly going to dig a ditch around the property to store water in and place pumps to pump our of saline also. They have permits for two more (total of three) with possibility of putting two more in at a later date (looking at a five year window for this to happen). It is still undetermined at what level they will not pump water. One legal option is to form a commission with representatives from the four parishes that the complex runs through. This will allow the commission to hopefully regulate and possibly set some of the guidelines for the complex. Sorry so long winded, but it was a lot of stuff discussed.

Thanks for the update. The guys I know up there didn't know a thing about that. HB might not have anything to with placing the pumps but I bet they are a backer and will make money from it, them and the state rep are tight.