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       Dam Remediation Requirements - Vegetation Free Zone Explained
   DIR By: Doug K
       Date: June 23, 2018, 1:04 pm
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       For those of you who want to understand specifics on the Erie
       Canal Vegetation/Remediation Project, here's an overview of what
       is trying to be accomplished by the removal of large woody
       vegetation.
       The NY Canal Corporation has guidelines already set regarding
       exactly what has to be accomplished to make an Embankment Dam
       safe. It's not up for debate, it's just one of the many rules
       they need to follow, very much like driving a car and having to
       stop for Red Lights & Stop Signs. The main goal, if you will, is
       to enable a Vegetation-Free Zone around all critical areas of a
       Dam. The reasons are varied and well described in three main
       Guidelines being used.
       US Army Corps of Engineers - ETL_1110-2-583 Vegetation
       Guidelines
  HTML https://drive.google.com/open?id=14MnB9vG6El_r75UMFM2i3ZCC1W0H8348
       FEMA-L534 Tech Manual For Dam Owners
  HTML https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D_F5D5BHCPdvvdeBVzUpNJ0XUe08HwOY
       FEMA-L263 Plant Impact on Dams
  HTML https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Pwq5kNDreknZOFoIdHhRg2vpmJTbjLim
       In essence they are following the guidelines spelled out that
       clear all areas for proper Inspection, Maintenance, and even
       allowing helicopter access overhead if needed for emergencies.
       Please review the pictures for more detail and a simple
       overview.
       [attachimg=1]   [attachimg=2]
       These SAME principles are followed by NY Dept of Environmental
       Conservation as well.
  HTML https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/67062.html
  HTML https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/4991.html#Owners
       It is simply a matter of making the Erie Canal LOOK like these
       pictures, which is fundamental to insure the Embankment Dams
       remain safe.
       [attachimg=3]
       Also included is a 5 Year Remediation Plan,note how it looks
       similar to what has been proposed by the NYCC, it's not a
       question decisions by anyone or any group, the RULES already are
       available, it's simply a matter of implementation. Anyone
       proposing a different strategy is failing to understand or
       accept WELL ESTABLISHED METHODS for performing this type of
       work.
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