* private fireworks on our lakes are harmful to wildlife, to our companion animals, to our lakes and potentially to our forests. 

* the fireworks sold today are explosives and should not be in the hands of irresponsible property owners, their guests and cottage renters

* most people visiting their cottages come to our lakes for the serenity and don't enjoy explosives

* sound travels on water so much more than on land.  Explosives at one end of the lake affect the whole lake

*  if people must see a fireworks display they can go to one of the organized displays

* we would like to have the use of fireworks completely banned from the lakes within the Huntsville Town boundaries