The Watervliet dam on the Paw Paw river, 15 minutes north of Niles is being knocked down as we speak !
(Maybe the 2 mayors should chat over coffee?)
Cost to residents:
$0
Cost of restoring a river to its natural state:
Priceless
READ all about it !!!!
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.
