Hi to all the PPeeps- hope you're getting out on the river more than I am.

***Updated 4/12/16***
We are nearly at the end of another 90 day comment period where FERC has been taking our public input with regards to the so-called "Sunset Fish Passage And Energy Project". If you've commented in the past using FERC's eComment system, you are to be commended. We ask you to do it again. And in the Future at every opportunity because that is what it will take to slay this 6 headed Hydra, er, uh... Hydro. Project.

The Deadline for Comments is 4/27/2016

Here's the Link
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp

Go to that page and follow the instructions. basicly you'll click on the large oval button that says
"eComment does not require eRegistration click here to proceed!"

on the next page a field should pop up requesting you to enter a Docket Number. Type P-14295-000 then click the Search button and then the SnoPUD project should be listed.Below that is a field where you can type out your comment, 6,000 characters or less.

Please don't procrastinate on this. Time is running out Let's get these eComments filed,and get others to file as well.

Save The Skykomish From StuPUD People's Short Sighted Decisions!!



Edited by jP - 12 Apr 2016 at 7:25pm

Bump.
I am asking if there is anyone out there who may have the professional expertise to write a substantial eComment to FERC that directly attacks the DLA.

Any Fish Bios out there who want to weigh in on this? (is anyone reading this? pretty hard to tell)
you know- the pen in mightier than the sword, or so it is said.

One or ten people can't defeat this thing by themselves though. If you care about preserving the Sky as a river eligible for Wild and Scenic status, you need to get involved now.

Edited by jP - 02 Mar 2016 at 5:17pm

Thanks Jon-
and thanks for responding on this forum.

I gotta say the rest of the PPeeps are making me look like a "Lone Nut Assassin" by not at least providing feedback on this forum.
I don't want to jump to any conclusions or be a dick, but I have to also be honest and say that the people who use this forum are, for the most part, making me feel as though my efforts are in vain.It wouldn't hurt to prove me wrong by createing some buzz around this topic- a topic *THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS*

Or, is Professor Paddle officially DEAD?
This summer, 2016 would be the tenth anniversary of the Professor Paddle Ball. Just going to point that out now as spring approaches. It seems to me that Perhaps PP is now the equivalent of the Main Street Department store that goes out of business when Walmart moves into town. Facebook being the Walmart of Social Media.

I'm not on Facebook. I HATE IT. I despise their ambiguous "simon says" approach to privacy and I view it as the "One Ring To Rule Them All" of Social Media. I much prefer the grass roots nature of PP and the fact that a Boater put it together. But, I digress. The fact is, while I'm off topic here, I've considered joining FB just because of this cause. It's that important to me. So at the very least, can someone LIKE this thread on FB? That could be helpful. Maybe send me a PM and let me know what impact that may have.There are real, substantive discussions that could be taking place. Multiple Minds are better than one, two or five. There are strategies to discuss, and a "Many Hands Make for Light Work" phoenomenon. "I'm busy" doesn't cut it. Because "I'm Busy Too".

The point is, most paddlers care about protecting Free Flowing Rivers, or at least they used to. I hope they still do. So if ever there was a cause to rally behind, this is it. Don't expect one or five or ten people to take care of this. It doesn't work that way. Its going to take community involvement.

BUMP
There's still time to file eComments. If you haven't yet, please go to the link at the top of this thread. That first post has all the info you need. Just be sure to reference Docket # P-14295. That's what the project is filed under at FERC.

Doesn't have to be fancy- just make your voice heard. Democracy. Use it or lose it. Don't Be Sleepin through a Revolution and all that.

If you need help writting something, let me know I'd be glad to help. Or otherwise if you want to get involved, its better to contact me DIRECTLY.

jP 941-445-1638
jpwaterway@gmail.com

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET INVOLVED

This thread needs a bump! Please get your comments to FERC. Either e-file or get a postcard out.

This hydro project is ill conceived for so many reasons. The state passed the state scenic rivers act years ago to protect this river and others from this sort of destruction, but apparently that's not enough. The river needs your voices. Please act today.

How do I post a link to this thread on the the local club boater web site here in Missouri? I know some of them paddle in Washington. It couldn't hurt to send out a few out of state letters to FERC. Thanks. Leroy

Thank you!! We had a good turnout at the meeting yesterday and a lot of people spoke. It was supposed to go from 9 to noon and it went until 1 pm. Thanks to the paddlers who took the time to be there  and to those who spoke, I know some people had to take time off of work to do it.

Believe it or not these efforts are making a difference, I don't think I'm overly idealistic but this plan is so flawed on many levels (ecologically, financially, etc.) that if we can coordinate and spread the message to enough people I think it will make it much harder for FERC to approve this project.


Edited by irenen - 13 Apr 2016 at 10:02am

very true, Irene- Yes- Thanks for those who showed up. And to echo Irene's comment, I won't elaborate on the details, but suffice to say we are seeing evidence that the Comment Card drive and the recent increase in eComments is making a difference. It's also worthy to note, (and again you can ask me in person for the details) the meeting we just attended is actually the result of a comment someone submitted .

I think its important to emphasize here that we should embrace this opportunity to let our voices collectively speak for the river. Rather than see it as a chore or an interuption to our "busy" lives (bullsh*t on the being too busy alibi, btw) we should put the same passion we get from paddling into writing a comment. It comes down to priorities and it doesn't take more than a few minutes or maybe a half hour writing something thoughtful. So I encourage PPeeps to visit the thread I started with some sample letters. Hopefully those who have submitted comments will post theirs too in the thread.

Let's have FUN with this. We are a very unique group of people. I don't have to remind you all the many and immediate ways in which we bond and form relationships in this sport. We are naturally more prone to be somewhat galvanized than otherwise. We can be the leverage that removes this seemingly inevitable yet stuPID threat.

PM me if you want to get involved a little more.There is Stuff Going On. It's not just about the Comment Cards and the 4/27 deadline for comments is just the current milestone of this process.

Edited by jP - 13 Apr 2016 at 2:05pm

Who's on twitter? Somebody tweet some of this @#$#!

Shout out to David Lilien for a particularlyAWESOME comment to FERC, very eloquently pointing out how unpredictable the proposed run-of-river-dam will be in terms of its ability to operate at capacity

To the top

PP members,  bumping this thread and joining the outcry.  JP got in touch with me yesterday and brought me up to speed; I'm not online much lately.  I've sent info to everyone I knew from a former life as a river guide and swiftwater instructor in Idaho.  Reach out to anyone you know, make it a regional outcry.

+1

Just read his comments. Lots of very good points.