http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/ We the Undersigned wish to require New York City Department of Environmental Conservation to release water from Cannonsville, Pepacton and Neversink Reservoirs when snowpack is present and whenever reservoirs are in danger of spilling. The objective would be to create a void in these reservoirs when snowpack is present or in times of extrordinary hydrologic conditions. Flooding downstream from these reservoirs would be dramatically reduced, saving lives and untold millions in property damage. These releases can be made without risk to New York City water supply. An added benefit would be to help stabilize flows and increase the ecological health of downstream rivers. Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:1:46 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3122402 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3099282 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3073987 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST As a fisherman, I support this. As a homeowner downstream, who has been flooded twice in the past 18 months, I demand it. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3060213 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3058216 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3052510 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3051756 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3051661 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST This river is a priceless rexource. We must do all we can to protect it. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3051649 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Good water managementis essential for the safety of the people and environment downsteam of the dams. The economic impact of proper water management in the Catskill area as a recreational fishery should also be considered. Correct minimum flows will keep the trout fishing healthy and therefore the local economy healthy. The scientists should preempt the beaurocrats. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3051187 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST My father-in-law, Christopher Heiselman, was the soils engineer on both Cannonsville and Pepacton. He had mixed feelings about habitat destruction (including human habitat), but had he lived to see the benefit to the local economy, environment, and wildlife habitat of this great river when allowed to run at optimal volume, he would have felt his work was not in vain. A significant part of his work was Cannonsville,the prime purpose of which is to provide optimal flow. So let's see that the prime purpose is fulfilled. The inabilty of what used to be called the NY City Board of Water Supply to listen is legendary! Let's hope this petition turns up the volume. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3051040 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3051010 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3050795 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3029573 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Superb! (I wrote something else and then I read below that I aint supposed ter. So I deleted it.) http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig3026024 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Superb! (I wrote something else and then I read below that I aint supposed ter. So I deleted it.) http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig2979866 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST 1/15/07 look the reservoirs are still close to 100%. run for the hills! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig2814098 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig2814096 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig2814091 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/nycdepfloodcontrol/#sig2791710 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST 11 -13 -2006 look at the reservoir levels close to 100% combined, spring is coming! I signed today, you can too!I almost DIED 9-29 on my wifes birthday.I thank GOD till this day, I'm still alive