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	Name:	watchdog -
	Subject:	Reasons for Low Water on LML
	Date:	6/16/2011 11:30:12 PM

Yes, we know there is a "drought", but what is also happening is APCO is also realeasing water for canoeists at Jordan Dam (aka, "recreational releases"). Check it out at www.boatingbeta.com/releases/coosa to see their schedule for 2011. They are still releasing water for the canoeists at Jordan and we have no water-in this "drought". That is why we have no water and according to their rules at that web site, they are supposed to suspend the releases if there is a "drought". They haven't. And it is too late now. Here it is the first-middle of June and our boat is stuck in the mud! When I discussed this with a previous reservoir coordinator, he said the canoeists had just as much right to the water as LML residents do. How much property tax does canoeists pay? How much electricity does APCO sell to canoeists? How much sales tax do they collect from canoeists from lost business on LML? etc. etc. There is no problem releaseing water for the canoeists as long as there is enough flow; but if there is NOT, we (LML) should come before the canoeists! Instead, the canoeists come first. LML residents need a voice with APCO. I have a petition if anyone is interested in getting your neighbors to sign it and send to APCO - again. Since it is the beginning of summer, maybe we can do something to keep the water up! Anybody any other ideas?