H. Stuart deCamp, a Thendara businessman, notified the Town of Webb Board of what he described as “extremely low” Moose River water levels, that he had been observing over a two week period.
He said the level is significantly lower than normal, in his letter dated to the board on June 9th.
DeCamp described the exposed mud along the shore as “foul smelling,” and the use of his dock having been impeded by the low water.
He urged the board to address the situation to avoid a potential health caused by pools of stagnant water; also to improve the river’s navigability for canoes and kayaks.
Supervisor Ted Riehle attested to the fact precipitation has been lacking this spring, and that water levels are down as a result.
“That’s typically the time we put the boards in for the summer season,” he said, speaking of the local damming process.
And Superintendent Mark Hudon, of the Department of Public Works, has the boards ready to install on Wednesday, June 11, according to Riehle.
“It’s a typical spring situation, where we’re waiting for lower water levels…to safely put the boards in. The guys have to go out in the river to place them. But that will be done,” Riehle said.