Bob Chamberland and crew are making great progress with some improved weather conditions moving a mountain of dirt since our last visit. The Goldenrod, Pigweed and Joe Pie Weed are blooming which is a sure sign fall is on the way in the WV mountains.
- Richard Grist
{3 above photos} Show erosion control measures around the dam site. Check dams, silt fence, sediment pond with liners. The ditches were lined with a fabric that contains mulch and seed that will guarantee fast revegetation. The several acres that were seeded and mulched by hand are starting to sprout.
{2 above photos} Show the water pumping station and the water being applied to each lift of dirt that is put down. This brings the moisture content of the dirt from 9% to about 20% for optimum compaction. Water requirements run about 6000 gallons per day.
