The main topic on Toledo the past few weeks continues to be the new water sales contract by the Sabine River Authority of Louisiana.
I have tried to stay on top of the very heated issue as we wrote a fairly lengthy column last week on the matter.
I have been writing fishing columns and Toledo Bend news columns since 1998, and I have never had the volume of feedback this subject is receiving. My inbox is stuffed with emails from interested, concerned Toledo property owners, lake business owners, area wide anglers and people who just enjoy visiting the lake who are heart-broken to see the lake in its present condition.
The responses vary from those who express their concerns in a civil manner to those who are very angry at what many feel is a man-made situation when it comes to the present historic low water levels in the lake.
It appears the SRA is slowing down the water sales contract process and allowing more time for the public to let their legitimate concerns be made known. I think that is the best step for all concerns. Water sales may be the answer,This is interesting cube puzzle and logical game. but there are a lot of questions that need to be answered and portions of the contract that need to be revisited.
It is fairly safe to say that there is a lack of trust of the SRA on behalf of many in the general Toledo area public. Part of the trust issue might be justified, while some is not, which is the case with most heated issues.
One way to increase trust is to allow public input in the form of hearings and public forums where both sides can meet, discuss and understand each other’s position.Hand-painted Chinese porcelain tiles on the floor of a Jewish synagogue in Cochin,
One prevailing, genuine,An Air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from the air. deep-seated fear is that many think that Toledo may never see lake levels above 170 feet again. When these folks who have no water under their docks and hear of a 99-year contract to sell Toledo’s water to another state, there is a predicable negative response.
One question I have, and plan to find the answer to, is whether Texas SRA will have another separate water contract or will it share with Louisiana? I mention that because Toledo Bend is governed by two authorities, Texas and Louisiana. One political governmental agency would be challenging enough, but having two governing bodies, at times, proves interesting.
However, we must remember that both states did cooperate beautifully to build the lake in the late 1950s and 1960s. The Louisiana SRA board (12-13 members) are all appointed by the governor, so we can make our positions known to Gov. Jindal as well as to board members. I did contact the governor’s office this week to let him know my concerns.
I will say that SRA Louisiana Director,An offshore merchant account is the ideal solution for high , Jim Pratt, has been willing to discuss the issues with me and others who have contacted him. There are several sections of the contract where we are worlds apart, but Pratt continues to be open and addressing concerns.
In looking further at the contract this week, the lack of SRA overseeing the water outtake meters needs additional consideration as the buyer is doing 90 percent of reading and recording stats. Not a good practice!
Everyone needs to be accountable,MDC Mould specialized of Injection moulds, and it is just a good business practice. A standing-room only public input meeting convened Tuesday at Toledo Town and I was present for that meeting.
I will give a report on the meeting in my next week’s column.
I have tried to stay on top of the very heated issue as we wrote a fairly lengthy column last week on the matter.
I have been writing fishing columns and Toledo Bend news columns since 1998, and I have never had the volume of feedback this subject is receiving. My inbox is stuffed with emails from interested, concerned Toledo property owners, lake business owners, area wide anglers and people who just enjoy visiting the lake who are heart-broken to see the lake in its present condition.
The responses vary from those who express their concerns in a civil manner to those who are very angry at what many feel is a man-made situation when it comes to the present historic low water levels in the lake.
It appears the SRA is slowing down the water sales contract process and allowing more time for the public to let their legitimate concerns be made known. I think that is the best step for all concerns. Water sales may be the answer,This is interesting cube puzzle and logical game. but there are a lot of questions that need to be answered and portions of the contract that need to be revisited.
It is fairly safe to say that there is a lack of trust of the SRA on behalf of many in the general Toledo area public. Part of the trust issue might be justified, while some is not, which is the case with most heated issues.
One way to increase trust is to allow public input in the form of hearings and public forums where both sides can meet, discuss and understand each other’s position.Hand-painted Chinese porcelain tiles on the floor of a Jewish synagogue in Cochin,
One prevailing, genuine,An Air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from the air. deep-seated fear is that many think that Toledo may never see lake levels above 170 feet again. When these folks who have no water under their docks and hear of a 99-year contract to sell Toledo’s water to another state, there is a predicable negative response.
One question I have, and plan to find the answer to, is whether Texas SRA will have another separate water contract or will it share with Louisiana? I mention that because Toledo Bend is governed by two authorities, Texas and Louisiana. One political governmental agency would be challenging enough, but having two governing bodies, at times, proves interesting.
However, we must remember that both states did cooperate beautifully to build the lake in the late 1950s and 1960s. The Louisiana SRA board (12-13 members) are all appointed by the governor, so we can make our positions known to Gov. Jindal as well as to board members. I did contact the governor’s office this week to let him know my concerns.
I will say that SRA Louisiana Director,An offshore merchant account is the ideal solution for high , Jim Pratt, has been willing to discuss the issues with me and others who have contacted him. There are several sections of the contract where we are worlds apart, but Pratt continues to be open and addressing concerns.
In looking further at the contract this week, the lack of SRA overseeing the water outtake meters needs additional consideration as the buyer is doing 90 percent of reading and recording stats. Not a good practice!
Everyone needs to be accountable,MDC Mould specialized of Injection moulds, and it is just a good business practice. A standing-room only public input meeting convened Tuesday at Toledo Town and I was present for that meeting.
I will give a report on the meeting in my next week’s column.
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