To the tune of the "Ballad of Argo Dam" by Dave Barrett, this is a photo essay of Argo Pond, the recreational waterway the dam creates. Fall, winter, spring and summer - it is one of Ann Arbor's most beautiful places. Destroying the dam would eliminate what has become a well-loved highlight of our town. Rather than starting over, let's enhance what we already have. Pedestrian bridges over busy Main Street and the railroad tracks would better connect our neighborhoods to the Huron River.
Thank you so much for joining the campaign to save our Argo Dam and pond. I have my own video on this but yours is so much better. (I was under deadline by AnnArbor.com and rushed it to much.)
News update: as of yesterday, a new plan which replaces the headrace and provides a new set of step down pools so canoes don't need the headrace portage (plus adding a white water chute for the same purpose) has been presented. Hooray! Win-Win!
Dunkleosteus3691 1 year ago