Differences of opinion – GRDA and resident comments differ
GRDA sent the letter out on
"Since its original construction in 1940,
In contrast, several
"I have lived on East 116 Road in
Bridgewater's remarks, as did other area resident's comments filed with
"It is my understanding that GRDA does NOT have the right to put any water on most of the property in the
"From 1986 through 1993, we suffered through 13 significant floods because the lake levels at
80-year-old
Roger and
"My property has actually gotten water on it at least 15 times and in the structure 4 times," according to the Lacys filed comments, "Even when I cleaned up and repaired the property, it still was not worth as much as it otherwise would have been, because now it was known as flood property."
Environmental concerns were also part of the commentary filed by residents.
"We also have the concern in this area that some of the rainwater is going through the
Paul and
"Finding a permanent residence took 10 months and we still had to pay off our flooding home," the Marquezes wrote. "We continue to own the flood property, pay property and pay insurance."
"Four feet of flood water engulfed our home and destroyed everything we had accumulated since my wife and I were married, including our three children's keepsakes they had collected their entire lives. Baseball cards, trophies, award letters, all of it destroyed in an instant, and the water did not recede for days," Williams wrote in part. "We would hope the ongoing flood issues, the lack of responsible action and loss of real and personal property that they have caused would play toward the decision to permit GRDA in the future."
Several area tribes have filed and continue to file commentary and formal intervening remarks claiming the relicense has affected tribal lands and historic and cultural resources. One of the most recent filings by the
Sullivan's letter on behalf of GRDA's 600 employees said GRDA's Jan.12 issued Notice of Commencement for the Integrated Licensing Process will be followed over the next several years as GRDA prepares its relicensing application in consultation with federal and state regulators, Native American tribes, local government officials and interested members of the public.
The first opportunity for the public to participate is in next week's series of environmental scoping meetings scheduled for
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"We at GRDA sincerely look forward to an engaging and thorough effort in this relicensing process. We appreciate your participation and support. If you have any questions related to
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