In response to marqueA2: What is not said is that Argo Dam has been the site of at least two dams before and that stretches back into the 1800s. So "natural river" is something that's never been seen by living persons: including the "elite" kayakers who scoff at the three rowing teams using the pond.
All "lakes" in Ohio are impoundments created by dams: yet Michigan has 11,000 natural lakes plus a few impoundments. Michigan has 100s of miles of canoe-ready rivers: do we need another mile?
I'm torn on this topic. On the one hand, I do love Argo Pond the way it exists today... on the other hand I would like to see the Huron River restored to its previously normal flow as much as possible. I've seen some plans somewhere for to encourage rapids for kayakers and a relocated canoe livery on Barton Pond, upriver, north of Argo. They are right though, that embankment below the millrace does not feel secure at all.
In response to marqueA2: What is not said is that Argo Dam has been the site of at least two dams before and that stretches back into the 1800s. So "natural river" is something that's never been seen by living persons: including the "elite" kayakers who scoff at the three rowing teams using the pond.
All "lakes" in Ohio are impoundments created by dams: yet Michigan has 11,000 natural lakes plus a few impoundments. Michigan has 100s of miles of canoe-ready rivers: do we need another mile?
Dunkleosteus3691 2 years ago
I'm torn on this topic. On the one hand, I do love Argo Pond the way it exists today... on the other hand I would like to see the Huron River restored to its previously normal flow as much as possible. I've seen some plans somewhere for to encourage rapids for kayakers and a relocated canoe livery on Barton Pond, upriver, north of Argo. They are right though, that embankment below the millrace does not feel secure at all.
marqueA2 2 years ago