In December 2010, a group requested that Niles consider removal of the Pucker Street dam in an upcoming vote. The dam has out-lived its usefulness and is in-operable. However, water quality and the dam's structure continue to degrade. Paid energy consultants report that dam restoration isn't economically feasible. Today, funds for the dam's removal are available. We dedicate this page to those wishing to learn facts and seek your participation in some small way.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
WATCH A MOVIE: Communities & Dam Removal
Hear from City Residents and city officials who were vehemently opposed to dam removal at first. They share the before and after, and how education on the issue changed their mind.
These opinions are to be expected. Lack of information on the facts can cause rumor and speculation to take over. Its happening in Niles, too. After all, towns and their residents don't go through this process reguarly. In fact, dam removal is a once-in-their-lifetime event. We like to think its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Judge for yourself.
Thanks to Sarah Strassman at AR for the imbedded content.
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