Knob Creek being Destroyed ?

If you are from around the county or if you have lived in the Edith nankipoo area. Then you know about knob creek.

Its a place that to someone that doesn't appreciate it for it's natural beauty, might just drive by, and say it's just a creek. A place to through out the trash.

It is more than that, did you know that Knob Creek is :

Old time debate:

Who owns it?

I believe that any free flowing water is owned by the people. If someone knows were to find this in the law, please send it to me.

The land owners located at each end have often exercised there right to remove people from their land, but I submit that as long as it regards to the flowing water. We all have the right to explore it.

What do you think?

The Bridge:

I wish I had some photos from before the edifice called a bridge was constructed. If you have any pictures please send them to me.

In the summer of the year 2000 the county constructed a new bridge, and tore down the old one. I do not oppose this construction. I admit the old bridge was a safety hazard. However; in their attempt to improve the location after the bridge construction they brought in a large numbers of shore lining rocks. Rocks that are not from around here. If you have information regarding their origin let me know. These rocks are used to prevent erosion around the pillars of the bridge. A understandable motivation. The problem I have with these rocks is they DESTROY the environment in many ways. We as citizens think that our government knows and cares about the environment. This is NOT true in this case! If you get out of your car and take a close look at the damage that is being done. You will understand the shortsightedness of our government.

LISTS of DESTRUCTION:

1. Pooling of contaminates
2. Breading ground for mosquitoes
3. Introduction of Non native plants
4. Destruction of the "Usability of the location as nature intended"
5. Transforming a safe place to a dangerous one for children

Notice the RED discoloration in the water, this is just one of the many examples of pollution.

Also note the disruption in the landscape.

More contamination down stream

       

 

Upstream

What can we do?

We are trying to get together a list of concerned citizens, and send this list to Washington. If you have an interest in your community and would like to help stop the destruction please go to Stop Knob Creek Destruction and leave your name and e-mail address.

Disclaimer:

The opinions in this story are my own. They do not reflect the opinions of Eetronics or its shareholders.This story is not the result of any scientific examination. You should never trespass a area or property if clearly marked as no trespassing.

Author: Lowell Tillman

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