THEY FINALLY AGREED TO KEEP BOONE LAKE AT FULL POOL LONGER!! THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND I AM BEYOND EXCITED THAT OUR PRESSURE WORKED!! LET US ENJOY THIS MASSIVE WIN WHILE WE CONTINUE TO WATCH THE WATER LEVELS CLOSELY TO ENSURE THIS STAYS THE NEW …
December 4, 2021
Final supporters
To the TVA Administration:
You have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the economic well-being of the Tri-Cities Region. It is our understanding that TVA is seriously considering keeping Boone Lake up at full pool for 1 month longer in the fall, beginning the draw-down October 1 as opposed to the current practice of beginning that draw-down in early September. It is our understanding that an October 1 draw down will work in conjunction with the current Operating Flood Guide as per TVA hydrologists.
As you know, the economic impact of Boone Lake for the Tri-Cities region is in excess of $135 million annually. Thus, with the extended 5+ year draw-down of the Lake during the dam repair, the economic hardships experienced by the marina owners, property owners, boat owners as well as related boating and tourism businesses and our regional communities in general was significant. The economic benefit of keeping the lake up at full pool for a longer period of time was confirmed by a UT Study performed by the Center for Business and Economic Research - https://haslam.utk.edu/sites/default/files/HUD.pdf
We, the following, really appreciate all TVA has done to repair the dam and rejuvenate Boone Lake. We want you to know that we are in full support of keeping Boone Lake up at full pool for the month of September starting in 2022, and for the sake of all Tri Cities citizens, property owners and businesses who will experience an economic benefit, we strongly urge TVA to keep Boone Lake at full pool through the month of September on a regular basis and fulfill one of their primary missions of promoting and supporting economic development. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for TVA and our region to get the most out of the major investment your organization made in repairing Boone Dam.
Thank you for your consideration.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 9, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2021
230 Comments
My wife and I are in our late 70’s and we have waited 7 years to be able to use our lake property with water!!! My husband said when this happened he’d not live long enough to see the water back❗️ Now it’s back. Please consider leaving it up until October 1st
TVA put out a graph that it would stay full pool this year and next year. They need to be held to their own released public information. Some of us have to live with the consequences of the promises we make. I think they should give us water this September.
I believe the whole dropping of the water 20 ft normally is a very outdated policy that’s been in effect since the 50s? Surly we have enough technology today that simply lowering 5 ft would allow for any such flood mitigation.
A full lake is easier and safer to access via private and public docks and ramps. Many of us use the lake year round and the early drawdowns make accessing and navigating the lake more dangerous.
Please consider keeping Boone Lake at full summer pool for the entire month of September every year to help our local marinas get back some of which they lost during the seven year drawdown and also for the enjoyment of those who use the lake.
Please consider keeping the lake up thought September. The weather is perfect for being outdoors through Sept.
Would love the lake to stay up during Sept, the weather is so nice.
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THEY FINALLY AGREED TO KEEP BOONE LAKE AT FULL POOL LONGER!! THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND I AM BEYOND EXCITED THAT OUR PRESSURE WORKED!! LET US ENJOY THIS MASSIVE WIN WHILE WE CONTINUE TO WATCH THE WATER LEVELS CLOSELY TO ENSURE THIS STAYS THE NEW …
December 4, 2021
Final supporters
To the TVA Administration:
You have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the economic well-being of the Tri-Cities Region. It is our understanding that TVA is seriously considering keeping Boone Lake up at full pool for 1 month longer in the fall, beginning the draw-down October 1 as opposed to the current practice of beginning that draw-down in early September. It is our understanding that an October 1 draw down will work in conjunction with the current Operating Flood Guide as per TVA hydrologists.
As you know, the economic impact of Boone Lake for the Tri-Cities region is in excess of $135 million annually. Thus, with the extended 5+ year draw-down of the Lake during the dam repair, the economic hardships experienced by the marina owners, property owners, boat owners as well as related boating and tourism businesses and our regional communities in general was significant. The economic benefit of keeping the lake up at full pool for a longer period of time was confirmed by a UT Study performed by the Center for Business and Economic Research - https://haslam.utk.edu/sites/default/files/HUD.pdf
We, the following, really appreciate all TVA has done to repair the dam and rejuvenate Boone Lake. We want you to know that we are in full support of keeping Boone Lake up at full pool for the month of September starting in 2022, and for the sake of all Tri Cities citizens, property owners and businesses who will experience an economic benefit, we strongly urge TVA to keep Boone Lake at full pool through the month of September on a regular basis and fulfill one of their primary missions of promoting and supporting economic development. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for TVA and our region to get the most out of the major investment your organization made in repairing Boone Dam.
Thank you for your consideration.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 9, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2021
230 Comments
We own multiple residences in two counties on Boone Lake, on Oak Grove Loop and JA Hodge Road, among others, and fully support any increase in the time the reservoir could remain at full pool.
My wife and I are in our late 70’s and we have waited 7 years to be able to use our lake property with water!!! My husband said when this happened he’d not live long enough to see the water back❗️ Now it’s back. Please consider leaving it up until October 1st
TVA put out a graph that it would stay full pool this year and next year. They need to be held to their own released public information. Some of us have to live with the consequences of the promises we make. I think they should give us water this September.
I believe the whole dropping of the water 20 ft normally is a very outdated policy that’s been in effect since the 50s? Surly we have enough technology today that simply lowering 5 ft would allow for any such flood mitigation.
A full lake is easier and safer to access via private and public docks and ramps. Many of us use the lake year round and the early drawdowns make accessing and navigating the lake more dangerous.
Please consider keeping Boone Lake at full summer pool for the entire month of September every year to help our local marinas get back some of which they lost during the seven year drawdown and also for the enjoyment of those who use the lake.
Please consider keeping the lake up thought September. The weather is perfect for being outdoors through Sept.
Would love the lake to stay up during Sept, the weather is so nice.
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We own multiple residences in two counties on Boone Lake, on Oak Grove Loop and JA Hodge Road, among others, and fully support any increase in the time the reservoir could remain at full pool.