AGFC news... Improved stump removal process to renovate Lake Conway boat lanes
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Why did this problem get addressed during last drawdown ? Seems like it would be easier and less costly ?
Due to new technology they can do it without a draw down and I imagine it was hard to get out there with how swampy it was before
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perfect, good to hear. ty AGFC Dist 10
Not easier at all. Very difficult to traverse a swamp and cut stumps. Easier to do it by boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
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Ever thought of stopping at say 3' below normal on a draw down to clear the lanes ?
That would work if the spillway gates were 3 foot tall but they are 6 foot tall. With the current flood gate configuration, there is no good way to maintain a 3 foot drawdown. Thanks for your input though.
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Ever thought that the guys running the show likely know the best way to do it?Quote:
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Does this mean you trust congress ?Quote:
Originally Posted by DHC
I think both sides on this thread have valid points
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For the record, I don’t take offense for suggestions on how something could be done. You never know, someone may think of something that we didn’t and may improve a process. Just in this instance, cutting the stumps at full pool is the best option of maintaining a consistent water level for the contractor. Old stumpy is hard enough to work on (and fish in) with water levels changing.
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You could drain the lake dry and make some really nice boat lanes..... btw.... just kidding.
Is there still a drawdown scheduled for this summer?
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No. We won’t have a drawdown until we have secured the funds to renovate the spillway.Quote:
Originally Posted by glenn96
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Matt, the renovations is going to be a welcome change to the Boat Lanes. The renovations will have a positive impact with all around good results. With Money being the issue I can see the need for Phasing this project. It appears that you guys have put out a couple of the new Color coordinated PVC trail markers up at Gold Creek. I saw from the Interstate what looked to be new markers in the creek channel between the interstate and Hi way bridge. Any one who has dealt with Conway on a regular basis will most likely be very pleased with the progress. I know your focus for this round of stump cutting is going to Be the west side of the lake. Paradise down to Lawrence Landing I figure that to be about 4 miles worth of trail renovation. where will your focus be once you get down to Lawrence landing? Will you head for Gold creek and Caney creek or will you head for Palarm creek up trail 2 or will you guys be looking at the cross trails in this first phase. I am getting lots of questions from my tournament guys, since they know I talk to you guys on a regular basis. These are just some of the questions they have asked me. All of the tournament fisherman we have are very excited about the new renovations to the trails. Thanks District 10 for doing what you can as funding is allowed to make a positive impact to a deserving Lake Conway. On a side note I am curious about the water Beatles/fleas as a means of vegetation control (gator grass). Are they expensive? Are they effective? Will they do a better job on the gator grass than a contractor spraying aquatic herbicide? If I am not mistaken they used these to curb the grass growth in Ouachita many years ago and they were almost to effective.
We will stay on the west side of the lake and go up Gold and Caney Creeks. If they make it all the way through those areas, we will start working East.
The alligator weed flea beetle was a bust on Lake Conway. The winters here are too cold and they do not survive. We couldn’t get out hands on enough of them on a annual basis to make a difference. That was a different biological control on the Hot Springs area lakes. I’m not even sure what it was. Unfortunately our only treatment plan is herbicide. We are hoping that we have better luck with a new contractor moving forward. Key to knocking the alligator weed back is three consistent treatments within a growing season. If we can do this for several years in a row, it should make a difference. Mother Nature sure likes to throw a wrench in our plans too.
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Thanks for the response MattQuote:
Originally Posted by D10