More Illegal Activity -- Filling in Wetlands

[Beach Runner]

I'm not environmentally educated, so could someone explain the wetlands issue to me? We looked at a lot on Grayton Trail, and it appears to have wetland issues. Also, due to the shape of the lot, I don't see how you could build on it without clear-cutting it most of it and doing some filling, but I know that SJ objects to this. Can anyone enlighten me?

 

[John R]

this article is based on the wetlands of illinois, but the science is the same. very informative:

http://chicagowildernessmag.org/issues/summer1999/soggyplaces.html

 

[redrocket]

will there be a testical hanging tree at mayhem? that would be amusing enough for me to piss a lot full and create some wetlands. i'm an environmentalist.

 

[Beach Runner]

this article is based on the wetlands of illinois, but the science is the same. very informative:

http://chicagowildernessmag.org/issues/summer1999/soggyplaces.html

Interesting. I did not know any of that. Thanks for the link.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I am glad that Kurt removed the comment, because at least one of the owners is a female, so we wouldn't want to penalize only one of the parties, plus, the owners will probably say that they didn't know it was wrong and they are really good citizens.

 

[Bobby J]

I'm not environmentally educated, so could someone explain the wetlands issue to me? We looked at a lot on Grayton Trail, and it appears to have wetland issues. Also, due to the shape of the lot, I don't see how you could build on it without clear-cutting it most of it and doing some filling, but I know that SJ objects to this. Can anyone enlighten me?

I try to avoid properties with wetland issues but sometimes there is no way around it. My advice is "buyer beware"! Get a complete understanding of the wetlands by a professional. Then talk to an engineer about what you can build on the remaining footprint. Setbacks can really hurt you here and they do not look kindly on variances because of wetlands.

 

[Beach Runner]

I try to avoid properties with wetland issues but sometimes there is no way around it. My advice is "buyer beware"! Get a complete understanding of the wetlands by a professional. Then talk to an engineer about what you can build on the remaining footprint. Setbacks can really hurt you here and they do not look kindly on variances because of wetlands.

Thanks for the info.

 

[John R]

will there be a testical hanging tree at mayhem? that would be amusing enough for me to piss a lot full and create some wetlands. i'm an environmentalist.

we could strap you to a tree, with a rope attached to yours, and a couple of the dogs on the other end. then throw a cat into the mix.

 

[rapunzel]

Sounds like someone has been reading too much A. N. Roquelaure.

 

[John R]

Sounds like someone has been reading too much A. N. Roquelaure.

you know, after queen of the damned, i kind of lost track of her. it seemed all recycled and predictable. i didn't even know she did any more until i googled her after you mentioned her, although i sort of remember her anne rampling handle from some years ago.