River Restoration
DNR is planning on changing the course of the East Fork at the north end of the Shut-Ins Park. Prior to the Taum Sauk breach the river flowed south from the bridge on Highway N to the start of the shut-ins in an almost straight line. The water from the breach carved out a new channel and deposited a large amount of boulders in the old channel. DNR wants to restore the river to a more natural "S" pattern, with small areas of ripples to slow the flow of the water. This should improve the appearance of the river and reduce sand and gravel movement. They expect the work to take from July to December of this year. A public meeting to discuss this plan will be held on April 3 at the Lesterville School.
posted by staff @ 9:39 PM
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I guess this is why there won't be any swimming at the shut-ins this year. Has Ameren attempted to clear the shut-ins themselves of debis or are they waiting until they restore the river to it's natural course?
Thanks for info.
No one has said, but I'm assuming once the weather and water warm up that the contractors employees will have to go into the water and not only remove the silt, but check for pieces of rebar that may be in the Shut-Ins.
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