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    Complaint

    134623
    WPC
    12/2/2024
    Ask TDEC
    Logging
    12/3/2024
    03-DEC-2024 12:08PM

    Location based on SITE_ID

    Site ID
    154565
    Site
    Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
    Location
    Dogwood Lake Road
    City
    Darden
    Description
    -
    County
    Henderson
    EFO Name
    Jackson
    Site Owner
    TVA

    Investigation Results

    No Jurisdiction
    12/3/2024
    12/3/2024

    Complaint Description and Writeup

    Hi. I placed a call last week re Beech River Watershed Association logging Mature forest around Dogwood Lake. It seems in direct contrast to what the Watershed Association should be doing given the vital role the mature forest plays in preventing erosion and ensuring water quality. The logging may cause significant erosion in that area and sediment fed into Dogwood Lake. The area has large watersheds and handles a huge amount of rainfall in the spring. I was at the log site this weekend and am very concerned about the potential negative impacts. Is there anything that can be done to ensure a proper review and environmental impact analysis is done before the entire stand is logged. The tract to be logged is 33 acres off Ray Carrington rd in Darden, right past the sold waste and recycling center.. I will be happy to assist as needed, provide more info etc.