So it's in the lake now?
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So it's in the lake now?
I heard they saved some turtles that had oil on them.
According to the 5 o'clock news they are still claiming that the lake has not been compromised, however they were doing a lot of work on the north side of highway 89 and everyone had a white tyvek suit on.
According to the results of the water quality testing that they have been collecting, the lake is still non-contaminated. I have directed the ADEQ to step up their testing and they have agreed. The extra booms that you saw North of Highway 89 were set just as a precaution. If there was any indication that the water that is being pumped over highway 89 was contaminated, that would have to cease pumping opperations into the lake.
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Originally Posted by D10
D10 thanks for the info, it helps ease people's mind to hear from a reliable source, a source that's just as concerned about the oil as we the fisherman are. To the oil companies it's just another oil spill, to citizen of the natural state like us it's a major ordeal.
Thanks for the info, D10!
thanks for the info D10
Even though Lake Maumelle is wasted with a "No brush pile" clause, I am glad we have members of the AGFC involved on C.COM.
DP
Why will they not let the choppers fly?
This sure has the theorist fired up..
Joe I been thinking the same about the flying... sure seem to be trying to hide something with that. Im not there so I have to take someone word on it and I don't trust a lot of people with my health.
They don't want anyone sneaking in with helis or planes stealing oil!! Lol Joke
The last I heard they could now fly but not below 1000 ft. Maybe the waash from rotors blowing the booms around and oil over them? If you were to drive by you could see they couldn't hide anything. you can drive almost completely around the cove.
I drove by yesterday and they are making huge strides on the cove and everything else. It is amazing to me how they have been able to do it. Mayflower will be the better for it in the end.
Buckrub - Thanks for posting the link.
If you saw the Dem Gazette this morning, there was a picture of the oil spill with a caption that said "Belle Slough". This is incorrect. No oil is in Belle Slough or Grassy Lake. The photographer or reporter made a mistake.
You can't over communicate in times like these! I'm thankful that D10 is helping keep us informed and helping to keep the discussion grounded in facts.
Faulty reports and rumors can cause a whole lot of unneeded angst. This situation is already bad enough without overstating the damage.
I had an opportunity this morning to sit in on an interview with Attorney General. From what he is saying, the question about oil being in the lake, is a question of semantics. Yes it is in the cove, but the cove is protected be earth dam from the lake. If you want to see interview, you can watch it on AETN, Arkansas Week. Airs tonight Friday 4-12-13 @ 8pm. After air date see it here. AETN - Arkansas Week
thanks D10 for being the sponge