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	Name:	Osms -
	Subject:	Opinion on Water Level
	Date:	2/20/2010 9:17:22 AM

One of the primary reasons for raising the winter water level is to ensure that the lake can be raised to full pool before summer during drought times. Remember 2007, the lake only came up to 486' and that was for a short period of time and then the bottom fell out. If we start with a higher level, then we are more able to reach full pool.

Many lake side property owners lose the ability to use their boat in the fall, winter, and spring because of low levels. There is a tradition around the lake to not use your boat at those times because of inaccessibility. Once the winter levels are raised we should see much more utilization as folks break old habits and enjoy the lake more--that really helps the local restaurants, stores, marinas, etc. Surely our restaurants will be more successful--part timers are needed all year.

Lake Martin is so much more than a reservoir for generating electricity. It is the economic engine of the three county area and we are trying to protect and expand the economy of the area. The recreation, the retirement community, the construction business, and retail stores will all benefit from a higher winter level. BTW, the AL Supreme Court ruled last year that Martin Dam was not constructed as a flood control dam, so that argument for keeping the winter level low has been negated.

Anytime you see your brush burn pile "under water", or that little project flooded, just remember '07--and smile. We've got a long way to go to get the approvals, but we'll get there.

HOBOs