The Corp and TVA have a plan to shut down fishing below tailwaters........READ.

[Shellkat]

go to tva facebook page" Nashville District "and voice your opinion on fishing below these dams

[peter]

Time to contact Mitch McConnel...and any other of our federal elected officials.

Doesn't the corps get their funding from Congress.

I think I remember him helping out a lot in keeping Wolf Creek Hatchery open. He must be aware how important fishing is to a large percentage of his constituents being from Kentucky.

[peter]

Senate Passes Alexander, McConnell, Corker, Paul Amendment Opposing Corps’ Fishing Restrictions
Amendment would allow Congress to prevent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from erecting physical barriers to tailwaters fishing areas on Cumberland River
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“This amendment sends a clear message to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: that it should stop wasting $2.6 million in taxpayer money enforcing these unnecessary and unreasonable fishing restrictions.” – Lamar Alexander


WASHINGTON, March 21 – U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced today that the Senate passed the budget resolution amendment he sponsored with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) that would allow Congress to pass legislation prohibiting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from implementing proposed fishing restriction on the Cumberland River.


“This amendment sends a clear message to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: that it should stop wasting $2.6 million in taxpayer money enforcing these unnecessary and unreasonable fishing restrictions,” Alexander said. “Instead, the Corps should work with the wildlife agencies in Tennessee and Kentucky to develop a sensible plan to promote public safety when water is spilling through the dam.”


Alexander’s amendment opposes a $2.6 million Corps plan to erect physical barriers restricting access to tailwaters fishing areas below 10 dams on the Cumberland River in Tennessee and Kentucky. The senator has asked the Corps to explore alternatives – such as signs, sirens and lights – and work with wildlife agencies in Tennessee and Kentucky to satisfy safety and regulatory requirements to improve safety.


Alexander continued, “The tailwaters are only dangerous when the water is spilling through the dam, which on average is about 20 percent of the time. Closing off the tailwaters 100 percent of the time would be like keeping the gate down at the railroad crossing 100 percent of the time. The track isn’t dangerous when the train isn’t coming, and the tailwaters aren’t dangerous when the water isn’t spilling through the dam.”


In addition to various legislative efforts, Alexander has also held several discussions with Corps officials, including Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy, whom he encouraged to reconsider the $2.6 million expenditure in light of the sequester’s automatic spending cuts.

[Lowerider]

Awesome! I can return my hydraulic bolt cutters now....

[peter]

​IT'S HERE FOLKS - OUR TIME TO RALLY AND LET THE CORPS HEAR US! I can't think of very many times when an influential Congressman and three very important U.S. Senators have come together at a rally like this. Lets show them we are behind their efforts to stop the Corps from barricading our dams! The information is below and look forward to seeing you Saturday!! Wade White, Lyon Co. Judge Executive.

FREEDOM TO FISH RALLY


Please make plans to join us at the Freedom to Fish Rally at the Barkley Dam Pavilion.


Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11:00 AM CST
Speakers will be:


· Lyon County Judge-Executive Wade White


· Livingston County Judge-Executive Chris Lasher


· U. S. Senator Mitch McConnell


· U. S. Senator Lamar Alexander


· U. S. Senator Rand Paul


· U. S. Congressman Ed Whitfield


Background Information:


The United States Army Corps of Engineers has proposed restricted access areas below all the dams along the Cumberland River, including Barkley Dam. This would eliminate the freedom to fish in the prime areas for fish populations, the tailwaters below the dams.


The federal delegation has introduced the “Freedom to Fish Act,” which would prevent the Corps of Engineers from taking any action to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam, and for other purposes.


Many private organizations, state Departments of Fish and Wildlife, and the Governors of Tennessee and Kentucky have spoken out against the proposed restricted areas.


Vendor Information


Please note that the selling of merchandise or food is not allowed due to regulations. Informational booths by outdoor, fishing, and/or sportsman groups are welcome and appreciated. Call 270-885-1212 or email [email protected] for more information or to RSVP.


Directions:


· From I24 – take exit 31


· Go South on KY-453


· Take the ramp to US-62 E/US-641 N


· Turn left onto US-62 E/US-641 N


· Take the first Right after the Cumberland River Bridge and follow the signs to the pavilion/picnic area


Information for the media will be sent in a press release. This document is for invitation and informational purposes only. Media inquiries should be directed to Dan Bayens at 859-230-6187 or by email [email protected]


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[Shellkat]

Just read on facebook where corps putting out bueys to close off dams this week

[peter]

Just read on facebook where corps putting out bueys to close off dams this week

Can you post a link to that if you read on internet?

Thanks

[Shellkat]

Saw it on facebook under the corps page Nashville District

[Lowerider]

Bouys are now up below Cordell Hull

[Dave Stewart]

Alexander Threatens Corps of Engineers Budget in Fishing Fight | Humphrey on the Hill | knoxnews.com

[peter]

Here is an email from Wade,

We won a huge victory today!! The two year moratorium to stop the Corps of engineers has been signed into law! They can not place any more buoys and they can't enforce any placed down. Great victory thanks to everyone who has worked to make this happen!
Go fishing and enjoy the freedoms we have, they are so precious!

Wade White


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Peter...Cool man
See you below the Dam

[Bassky]

Does this new law include dams on the Ohio River, like Markland, Meldahl, Alpine, etc??
Bassky