We, the undersigned, are strongly opposed to the damming of the Raccoon River and the associated creation and development of Dream Lake by WestWolf or any other developer. We strongly request that area city governments, Dallas County, state and federal officials, do everything in their power to protect the Raccoon River Valley in Dallas County by preventing the Dream Lake project. Damning this river will have adverse environmental impact and negatively affect this waterway\'s natural scenic beauty already being enjoyed; endanger and significantly destroy wildlife and habitat; adversely impact water flow and water quality; flood and forever bury cultural Native American burial grounds and sacred sites, rare geological rock formations, homes, farmland and conservation areas.
Sponsor
Residents of the Raccoon River Valley
Raccoon River Watershed Association
7 years agoComments:
Highest priority MUST be given to protecting and preserving natural waterways.
Heidi Perman, United States
7 years ago
Robert, United States
7 years ago
Amy Cochran, United States
7 years agoComments:
I can't beileve that anyone would want to tear up one of the most beautiful parts of Dallas County! My family has lived around the areas that the lakes were 'planned' to be built forever! I am currently looking at buying a place, but based on the "dream lake project" the farm would be put in the bottom of one of the lakes! I bet none of these speculators have ever lived in the countryside, and really enjoyed it! Why don't they tear up THEIR land and turn it into lakefront property and leave ours alone! Farmers are an important part of Dallas County along with the United States! Why would some company want to tear up farmland, kill off the wildlife, and ruin family farms Do they not realize what they are wanting to do to OUR lives, or how much that would effect the population of the COUNTRYSIDE right now It would become overpopulated, and would no longer be an enjoyment for real country kids or families! I am EXTREMELY against the "Dream Project" as it is NO part of any dreams of mine!
Joel Johnson, United States
7 years agoComments:
I have been fishing the Middle and South Raccon rivers south and west of Redfield for over 10 years. This is some of the most picturesque and serene fishing in the state for walleye, smallmouth, and channel catfish. My fishing party hails from Guthrie, Carroll, and Lynn counties as well as WI, MN, and KS. Over the years we have spent significant amounts of money in the local economies of Redfield, Dexter, Panora, Stuart, etc..., buying supplies for our trips, setting up camp sites (Nation's Bridge), etc... In addition, we are all sick and tired of the westward expansion of Des Moines and the unholy eminent domain laws. I know I speak for my entire group when supporting this petition to kill the "Dream Lake" project.
Thank you,
Joel Johnson
Shannon Obert, United States
7 years agoComments:
I have fished the South and Middle Raccoon Rivers in the proposed lake region for the better part of 10 years. I hope to someday be able to take my 4 boys fishing in the region as well. I am very much opposed to the "Dream" Lake project as it will eventually ruin this beautiful river valley.
