If applicable, I hope that legal action is brought against Stalcup and others for their stupid and possibly unauthorized act. The city should be made to restore the spring which in time should recover from the damage. It appears that it might be suitable for a small neighborhood park. Maybe TCMA could become involved. Fritz
________________________________ From: Jules Jenkins [mailto:julesje...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 4:46 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Filling in a spring w/rocks and gravel to prevent flow? HUH? Latest breaking news from Ch. 8 in Austin Salado spring bubbles up controversy http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=216249 I know, hey there's a spring and we're in DROUGHT, quick fill it in, it's a hazard! DUH! "The City of Salado used a tractor to dump rocks and gravel back into the spring. Mayor Merle Stalcup said he acted in the community's best interest." Read it and weep.
