Harsens Island Rumors

The St. Johns Marsh has and continues to receive Federal Funding, set aside to maintain its state of un-development. Matching project funds are set aside both by State and Federal programs for funds raised by Waterfowl USA, Ducks Unlimited and other interests focused on further wetland development . It is highly regarded as a showcase estuary by the Department of Federal Wildlife and a model for other states interested in protecting and developing refuges. With the rapid loss of wetlands across the country, that kind of makes it a sacred plot of marsh and highly unlikely for any kind of human development. A project is now underway to add lift pumps to maintain higher water level for breeding waterfowl and species that benefit by the march. Because of the strong foothold of visionary conservationists like folks such as Ray Trombly who the marsh is dedicated after the rumor has very little chance of turning to that direction. This is a well established wetland that will continue to receive a huge amount of protection from government.

garydebs don't worry about what board it's on. It's no big deal. The Lake Discussion board doesn't see much action that's all. Just trying to get the "whole" board moving. Like sailors.....There's thousands of them on the Lake but yet this board only has a few members that sail? You would think they would be all over this? Or Hunters....I know there are plenty of hunters in the group but yet no talk on the hunting board. So enjoy the board and post it anywhere you would like. Over here would get the most views anyway. A lot of people come to the Boathouse only and forget about all the great features the rest of the site offers. Like charts, links, stories and much more.

wow I'm on a roll now.

As far as the bridge goes...... I thought that they had to keep it open to naval ships in the event that the other channels were blocked or something like that? So if they do build a bridge it would have to be a high one. It's a shame to see soemthing like that turn comercial but I guess urban sprawl is going to get everything someday.....What do you do? Fight it? I know that many all of us remeber a field or two that we played in as a youngster only to be replaced by houses or a meijer or something.

QUOTE(rerun @ Feb 9 2003, 09:21 PM)garydebs don't worry about what board it's on. It's no big deal. The Lake Discussion board doesn't see much action that's all. Just trying to get the "whole" board moving. Like sailors.....There's thousands of them on the Lake but yet this board only has a few members that sail? You would think they would be all over this? Or Hunters....I know there are plenty of hunters in the group but yet no talk on the hunting board. So enjoy the board and post it anywhere you would like. Over here would get the most views anyway. A lot of people come to the Boathouse only and forget about all the great features the rest of the site offers. Like charts, links, stories and much more.

wow I'm on a roll now.

As far as the bridge goes...... I thought that they had to keep it open to naval ships in the event that the other channels were blocked or something like that? So if they do build a bridge it would have to be a high one. It's a shame to see soemthing like that turn comercial but I guess urban sprawl is going to get everything someday.....What do you do? Fight it? I know that many all of us remeber a field or two that we played in as a youngster only to be replaced by houses or a meijer or something.
When I was growing up I watch them build I-94 and 696 at that interchange. A lot of my friends had to move to make room for that. Change does happen and some of it for the good!

QUOTE(afiremen @ Feb 10 2003, 08:29 AM)QUOTE(rerun @ Feb 9 2003, 09:21 PM)garydebs don't worry about what board it's on. It's no big deal. The Lake Discussion board doesn't see much action that's all. Just trying to get the "whole" board moving. Like sailors.....There's thousands of them on the Lake but yet this board only has a few members that sail? You would think they would be all over this? Or Hunters....I know there are plenty of hunters in the group but yet no talk on the hunting board. So enjoy the board and post it anywhere you would like. Over here would get the most views anyway. A lot of people come to the Boathouse only and forget about all the great features the rest of the site offers. Like charts, links, stories and much more.

wow I'm on a roll now.

As far as the bridge goes...... I thought that they had to keep it open to naval ships in the event that the other channels were blocked or something like that? So if they do build a bridge it would have to be a high one. It's a shame to see soemthing like that turn comercial but I guess urban sprawl is going to get everything someday.....What do you do? Fight it? I know that many all of us remeber a field or two that we played in as a youngster only to be replaced by houses or a meijer or something.
When I was growing up I watch them build I-94 and 696 at that interchange. A lot of my friends had to move to make room for that. Change does happen and some of it for the good!
I used to ride my mini bike on the hills of dirt while they were building the 696 and I 94 interchange dam that seems so long ago.