Region: Salem
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Lake John Hay ramp

Petition is addressed to
People who launch boats in Lake John Hay

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Petition is addressed to: People who launch boats in Lake John Hay

When the city of Salem made arrangements to raise the water level 4 feet at lake John Hay they did not take in consideration on what that would due to the ramp. The rise in the water has made this ramp very shallow and a lot of the people have to wade the water in order to push their boat of their trailer. Some will start their outboards to load and unload so they don't have to wade in the waters (which is prohibited according to the rules).

Reason

The problem with wading the water in the spring is the temperature of the water. Spring is some of the best fishing for pan fish. Other problems if someone slips and injure their head in some way, they will be laying in the water. Pushing your boat off a trailer can cause a heart attack in the elderly.

Thank you for your support, Ronald T Gurgol , Salem, Indiana
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Petition started: 02/20/2025
Collection ends: 08/19/2025
Region: Salem
Topic: Environment

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