John Gillio Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 The IDNR has announced a proposal to remove the Vermilion River dam at Oglesby. The timeline has the dam fully removed by May, 2021. The dam will be let in early Nov, 2020. The dam is now on state property designated to be an expansion of Sarved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. I think this may be one step toward getting the new parkland ready for opening. It is still off limits for the public. The IDNR states the reason for removal is to promote public safety, for ecosystem benefits, and to improve recreation. It has been the most dangerous spot on the river for those floating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene f collins Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Will the Asian Carp be able to advance? Sorry. I understand dam removal. I like dam removal. Start the debate. Asian Carp can fill the fish fillet quota for all fast fat food they we eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 minute ago, eugene f collins said: Will the Asian Carp be able to advance? Sorry. I understand dam removal. I like dam removal. Start the debate. Asian Carp can fill the fish fillet quota for all fast fat food they we eat. It's a low head dam which has somewhat of a fish ladder. It had not prevented the carp from advancing nor has the Wildcat rapids upstream from it. The carp have advanced all the way to the Steator dam, which is high enough to stop any fish from advancing beyond. I feel that the Streator dam should stay in place to contain the carp to the waters below it. The dam at Oglesby should go, even though it is the most productive fishing spot on the river. It has been off limits to most for the last 20-30 yrs, and to all the last 11, except trespassers. It is dangerous to those who float the river and don't pay attention to the warning signs It doesn't hurt my feelings when I clean an Asian carp . Your right, they are probably much better for us than the fast foods we eat. Heavy harvesting of the carp would be a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene f collins Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Glad to hear the Streater dam will prevent them from migrating further. Yes, it's a clean meat. Plus less pollutants than most other fish. We know they are here to stay. Might as well harvest them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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