RALLY FOR THE RIVER: ADEM Hearing, Tuesday, November 19
American Legion Post #129
1148 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
5:00 pm Rally for the River - music, songs
5:30 pm Doors Open - time to sign up if you want to speak.
6:00 pm ADEM Public Hearing starts.
Between 5:30 and 6:00 Speakers can come and go. If they are not present when their name is called, they will not have another opportunity.
The purpose of the public hearing will be for interested parties to make oral and written comments into the official hearing record concerning the proposed reissuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Permit to authorize discharges to surface water from treated poultry process, sanitary wastewater, and stormwater. Those wishing to make oral comments at the public hearing are also encouraged to submit those comments in writing.
This is an opportunity for everyone. The ADEM panel will hear from all sides.
1148 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
5:00 pm Rally for the River - music, songs
5:30 pm Doors Open - time to sign up if you want to speak.
6:00 pm ADEM Public Hearing starts.
Between 5:30 and 6:00 Speakers can come and go. If they are not present when their name is called, they will not have another opportunity.
The purpose of the public hearing will be for interested parties to make oral and written comments into the official hearing record concerning the proposed reissuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Permit to authorize discharges to surface water from treated poultry process, sanitary wastewater, and stormwater. Those wishing to make oral comments at the public hearing are also encouraged to submit those comments in writing.
This is an opportunity for everyone. The ADEM panel will hear from all sides.
Tips on speaking (more info at http://adem.alabama.gov/newsEvents/notices/oct19/10tyson.html )
- Comments should be limited to 2-3 minutes.
- Be respectful.
- Use specific real world examples. Include personal stories of Graves Creek, Mardis Mill Falls, and the LFR.
- Talk about the importance of a healthy environment to you and your family.
- All comments must address issues that have an impact on the applicant’s ability to meet applicable environmental laws, rules, and regulations to affect the final permit decision.
What to Expect
- The Forecast for Tues Nov 19th is partly cloudy, 56 °F at 4pm and 47 °F at 8pm.
- Please carpool. - There will be people guiding parking. Once you make the turn off highway 231, there are small directional signs to the American Legion Hall. They could easily be missed at night. There are multiple private residences on the road leading up to the property. ALL the parking needs to be within the fence. We also have to make sure that we keep the roads clear.
- Bring a flashlight and a lawn chair.
- Queenie's Weenie Wagon will sell grilled hotdogs, chili and cheese, chips, canned drinks, & she may include soup if it's really cold outside.
- Bring your paddle, fishing pole, create a song, and most importantly your enthusiasm.
- TV, radio and newspapers will be there, be prepared to be interviewed.
- FLFR table and information will be by the covered stage.
ADEM will receive comments until November 20th at 5 pm. Submit yours at https://alabamarivers.salsalabs.org/flfr
Songs
This land is your land, this land is my land
From the California to the New York island
From the Redwood Forest, to the gulf stream waters
This land was made for you and me
As I went floating that Locust Fork riverway
I saw above me the birds and endless skyway
And saw below me the fish and many species
This land was made for you and me
(to the tune of Will the Circle Be Unbroken)
All our rivers, we should cherish.
They are God's gifts to our state,
Let us never, let them perish
Or we might share their fate.
They bring wildlife, recreation
and a beauty unsurpassed
These are gifts we, owe our children,
Let us make sure they will last.
(Return to "All our rivers..)
Note: The commas in the middle of several lines are there to fit the rhythm of the song.
This land is your land, this land is my land
From the California to the New York island
From the Redwood Forest, to the gulf stream waters
This land was made for you and me
As I went floating that Locust Fork riverway
I saw above me the birds and endless skyway
And saw below me the fish and many species
This land was made for you and me
(to the tune of Will the Circle Be Unbroken)
All our rivers, we should cherish.
They are God's gifts to our state,
Let us never, let them perish
Or we might share their fate.
They bring wildlife, recreation
and a beauty unsurpassed
These are gifts we, owe our children,
Let us make sure they will last.
(Return to "All our rivers..)
Note: The commas in the middle of several lines are there to fit the rhythm of the song.
