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Mark Hale writes a solution to Russell Creek problems Maybe the official solution has been all wrong. Common "expert" wisdom on the Russell Creek environment may be contributing to problems. In this commentary, Mark Hale writes that failure to harvest creek gravel is choking down the creek. He notes that Russell Creek is much narrower today than it was in the past. Before the implementation of eliminating creek gravel harvest, "Fishing used to be much better than it is now and most of the old swimming holes are no longer swimming holes." His lifelong friend, Sammy Kassem, who lives by the creek, has tried to get changes - but to no avail. Is it time for the experts from government headquarters to give greater weight to local intelligence? To people who know Russell Creek's history and personality like that of a family member? Comments re photo 59506 A recurrent maintenance problem Debris under KY 206 Bridge By Mark Hale I grew up in Green Hills subdivision, used to play around the creek all the time. This was never a problem then. So what is different? This was never a problem then. So what is different? Back then on a regular basis someone was in the creek with a backhoe getting creek rock to use on driveways or elsewhere. Thus practice was done all up and down Russell Creek. Russell Creek used to be a wonderful recreation place. I have floated the creek several times but that is not possible now. Fishing used to be much better than it is now and most of the old swimming holes are no longer swimming holes. My life long friend Sammy Kassem has made multiple attempts to get something done about this problem as it directly effects his property in a very negative way. He is very active with officials in this matter and.is a great voice of common sense. I believe that the choking down of freedom to collect creek gravel has actually choked down the creek and debris has nowhere to go. The creek is much narrower now than it was 30 years ago. I think a continual freedom to gather multiple loads of creek rock all along the creek on a regular basis would be a big help. Thank you --Mark hale This story was posted on 2015-04-03 05:52:27
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