| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 09:24 pm |
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BayBreeze
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What the city and DNR ( claiming tidal ditch keepers ) have done is turned their heads on another on going problem for Crisfield. We don't need another 2 year study to know that an intricate system of (deep, clean )drainage and tidal ditches helped keep this town somewhat dry in past years.
Now just a ride around town and the outskirts show shallow upkept ditches that were 3 times deeper and 2 foot wider just 20 years ago. Seems the problem started around then when man made flood gates ect...became the water control of the future & digging out ditches fell to the wayside. Mans high tec ideas simply can't beat Mother Nature. You know......sometimes old school ways are the best ways. I also live in town and accept that standing water from rain & tides comes with the charms of Crisfield. The monster I'm battleing is a new business who is diverting water onto my property by draining their runoff into a "tidal ditch" not a "drainage ditch" which is too shallow to allow this. Isn't this illegal ? Would the DNR or EPA be interested in this ?
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 02:46 pm |
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Hardcrab
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Maybe a good way to start flood control is to clean out the storm drains on Richardson Avenue, especially around 4th street.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25th, 2010 02:38 pm |
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Today is yet one more day that Crisfield businesses will be under water and therefore closed unless you have a moster truck to get to them. Would like to see the city invite DNR/State/Govenor down here for a town meeting where the issue can be addressed in an open forum to come up with a solution.
My backyard (also under water), and after 6 tandem loads of fill dirt, the front yard is much better. I can deal with that; it comes with choosing to live close to the water and I accept that. However, business - wise its unacceptable when there are solutions out there. Yep; $$$$$ is the issue. So, the nursing home has done great with fund-raising. How about the heritage foundation (also frequently flooded) fundraise with the city and county matching funds? Just an idea; I am sure there are others out there.
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