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For
Immediate Release In response to increasing concerns over erosion and sedimentation problems along D’Olive Creek and in the Lake Forest Subdivision in Daphne, the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program in conjunction with the Lake Forest Property Owners Association is hosting a meeting to begin identifying and addressing problems in the watershed. Representatives of the Governor’s office, the Baldwin County Commission, the City of Daphne, local congressional staff and several state and federal agencies will also be participating. Since the mid - 1970’s, D’Olive Creek has been the “poster child” for erosion and sedimentation along the Eastern Shore. A sediment plume extending long distances from D’Olive Creek can often be seen on satellite and aerial images of the Mobile Bay. The purpose of the meeting is two-fold: first to establish a common level of understanding regarding the erosion, flooding and sedimentation processes at work and second, to provide a public forum for citizens to help identify causative factors and contributors that may be addressed by follow-on actions. One desired outcome of the meeting is agreement on the need for a strategic plan identifying specific actions and responsibilities necessary to address the issues in the watershed. Dr. John Deloney, a Lake Forest resident said “I have recently been in contact with our local congressional representatives and the Governor’s office about our concerns and while all are sympathetic and share our concerns, a key question usually remains: What can we do specifically to help?” David Yeager, Director of the Mobile Bay NEP says “ development of a Management Plan can help answer this question and identify actions within the capability of the local community that can help address them. The meeting will begin with short presentations by agency and government representatives followed by a period of extensive public participation in identifying related issues, and contributing factors. Dr. John Strange, a member of the faculty at the USA will work with the MBNEP to facilitate this portion of the meeting. Tonight’s meeting is expected to be the first of several devoted to developing a plan for the Lake Forest / D’Olive Watershed over the next few months. The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program will continue to support development of the plan and facilitate follow-on action. For
more information: David Yeager, 431-6409
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