Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   apco winter level request and ferc Date:   7/24/2014 12:01:09 PM

Uh, just so you know I have a BSc and MSc in Geology with coursework in hydrology and hydrogeology so you can rest assured I understand the impact that vegetation has on precipitation flow. Just do the math if you have gumption on the storativity of Lake Martin with 7' of freeboard. But you seem to be willing to totally ignore all the scientists that APCO used to study the potential impact of raising the water level three feet in the winter.  No offense, but I'm more confident in them than I am in someone that read an article  about how trees and grass help control precipitation and reduce runoff.  Unless you think they are either incompetent, lying or both.  I don't but I suppose anything is possible. 

My guess is you like things the way they are and oppose change. Maybe you have year round water but like having full access to your dock and piers with the level of 480' and to heck with those that would benefit.  Couldn't really say for sure but I do understand you disagree with the change and most of us are all for it.  But I can assure you that if APCO's studies indicated it would be a problem I and the others would be disappointed but would understand. And yes, if we suddenly have an outbreak of Yellow Fever because they raise the level by three feet in the winter on Lake Martin I will be the first to apologize to you and all the other opponents.