Weed Control on Lake Guntersville, Solutions vs. Problem vs. Political Pressure (part 1)

Notice of Aquatic Weed Control posted at Goose Pond Colony.

Aquatic weeds offshore from the above notice at Goose Pond Colony. The aquatic weeds pictured are less than 50 ft. from the sign.

Clogged waterway northeast of County Park at Randall's Chapel. Weed Control vs. Wildlife habitat. Professional management must be undertaken concerning this problem to prevent destruction of our aquatic resources. Elected representative comments will be listed in separate article.

Press Conference panel seated left to right: Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Roden, U.S. Congressman elect Parker Griffith, Scottsboro Mayor Melton Potter.

Press Conference Panel Members, seated left to right: Rep. Butch Taylor, Sen. Hinton Mitchum, County Commission Chairwoman Sadie Bias, Rep. John Robinson, Sen. Lowell Barron, Marshall County Legislative Delegation Director Judy Miller, Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Roden.

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This morning at the Scottsboro City Hall Council Chambers a press conference was held. Leading the conference and providing introductions was Senator Lowell Barron. Senator Barron stated, "this meeting is about solutions to the problem of weed control on Guntersville Lake."

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Attending the meeting were Senator Lowell Barron, Representative John Robinson, Representative Butch Taylor, Senator Hinton Mitchum, Representative Jeff McLaughlin, Congressman elect Parker Griffith, Jackson County Commission Chairperson Sadie Bias, Mayor Melton Potter, Ms. Judy Miller-Director Marshall County Legislative Office, Mr. Rick Roden-CEO Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. The council chamber was full, standing room only, many other political representatives were present from other areas around Lake Guntersville. Many citizens were present. Local TV media was present as well as most local and area printed media were present.

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Articles on subject: http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/local.ssf?/base/news/1226052965276640.xml&coll=1

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2008/nov/10/tva-reduce-weed-control-guntersville-nickajack/?breakingnews

TVA policy on Aquatic Vegetation Control: http://www.tva.gov/rrsc/readingroom/aquaplantrec.htm It is interesting to note that the the TVA has not issued a press release over this issue, at least it is not posted on TVA's web site. Panel members comments concerning the TVA's lack of communication skills are correct. http://www.tva.gov/news/releases/index.htm (On a personal note: You would think a Pharmacist, Mr. Barron, and an Oncologist, Dr. Parker, would want to know the reason why the river is supporting this exotic weed growth, there is a reason. But reasoning seems to be lacking once the politician gains power. Ego, greed and a unquenchable thirst for more power seems to make reason take a seat on a fleshy posterior area of their body.)