Gunpowder River - Bad News

[mdram]

Many of you never fished this river, but theres a precedent here that needs to be addresses

from another board

A local Baltimore Canoe Club has cut out 11 miles of deadfalls from the Gunpowder River. Some of these deadfalls have been in the river for over 10 years. I have heard the DNR knows who is responsible but it has not been said whether the responsible party(s) will be prosecuted.

Low flows coupled with this devastating loss of habitat do not bode well for the fish, especially the larger fish, in the river. It could take years for the river to recover this lost habitat.

If any of you could let the DNR know about your outrage over this it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Not only did they remove deadfalls, the cut live trees along the bank below Falls Road.

Alteration of the river by private organizations should not be allowed, and is most likely illegal, especially on public lands

you can visit
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/mailroom.asp
and send a message with any thoughts you have

thanks

[trowpa]

Yeah saw that on the "other board" too...really ticks me off...and i don't even fish the river...