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April 19, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 1876 The following pictures include shots of various debris, exposed power cables, logs etc. in our creeks, as well as a map of the area. What you can't see is the level of pollution in the water which I was told by Department of Natural Resources in Mooresville in a recent phone conversation is that Crosiers Creek is contaminated and indeed on the federal list mandated to be cleaned up. Our creek is polluted for feces and other chemicals at abnormally high rates. It is my understanding that to be on this Federal list the pollution has reached a severity level deemed significant and precaution is needed when getting in or around the creek water. We understand that the CMUD/WSACC project will alleviate some of the fecal matter by putting an upstream private water processing plant online, however to what degree is guesswork. We need solutions now. The creek has crested twice this winter and topped off many more times this year breaking fences and moving trash from the creek 30 feet and more into our yards. It's a very concerning situation. Crosiers Creek and Surrounding Creek Pollution Solution Cabarrus Woods Victoria Park Cabarrus County Commissioners meeting April 19th, 2010 Who: Our residents are invested financially and spiritually in their neighborhood. They are willing to do whatever it takes to get this cleanup project started and some day completed however we need to utilize whatever resources would be made available to us. What: Formulate a plan with definite objectives and time deadlines to get the creek pollution cleanup started. Utilizing our residents, Dennis Testerman and any other resources we can determine are viable. Regular accountability meetings will be necessary on an ongoing basis in our neighborhood watch meetings once a month with follow up periodically in front of the County Commission When: There is no time like the present to start now and continue planning for the future. As conditions change the original plan needs to be modified. Year round there will be deadlines to be accomplished. Where: The creeks, stream and springs in Cabarrus Woods and Victoria Park Subdivision. How: We need help immediately on how to go about cleaning the debris out of the creeks. See attached list of possible solutions. Why: Water is our most valuable resource. Contaminated water causes disease and sickness. Our children and pets need to be safe in and around the water that runs through our backyards. Water is here forever, we need to be the best stewards of it as possible. Crosiers Creek and Surrounding Creek Pollution Possible Solutions Cabarrus Woods Victoria Park Cabarrus County Commissioners meeting April 19th, 2010 Contact local universities, colleges and community colleges for internship opportunities. Interning looks great on a resume. The labor is free and usually very qualified. This should be an ongoing program. It would also help retain qualified graduates who already know our county issues and formulate interest in those institutions.