Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Developer near Princeton mistakenly drains lake
Email
|
Print
|
Tell us your story
|
Comment
|
PRINCETON — A developer building one more fancy housing development near Princeton got the neighbors in a tizzy about the plight of fish, birds, and bobcats when it drained a lake by more than five feet.
Built for flood control by the federal government, the lake sat undisturbed for 50 years. But when Igi Development of started construction, the water level started dropping.
lgi Development did get permission from the Collin County Soil and Water conservation district and the USDA to lower the lake but did not obtain a water rights permit from the state. The firm was ordered to stop draining the lake and could still face fines.
"If we don't get the seasonal rains, which we should have, but haven't got the last two years, we're going to have the same situation. This thing is going to dry up and the fish will be gone," clucked area homeowner Doyce Chapman to the DMN.
"What am I going to do for the next few years if we don't get the rain? What about the wildlife and the bobcats that come down? All the birds and the hawks and everything?" chirped area homeowner Judy Buckner.
Posted by T.G.
See more stories in:
Find...
Today
Saturday Tastings in the Wine and Beer Department Little Joey just LOVES the Saturday wine tastings at Central Market - he particularly likes the blind tastings, when he can sneak a snort while Mommie's not looking. (Great nose!) More info
Latest comments
- mechel on Duke's Original Roadhouse (Addison): I love Duke’s! The drink specials are fabulous and the staff is awesome!...
- Jason Rice on Blue Mound homeowner kills one intruder, injures another: Fred, I can’t imagine a more frightening T-shirt slogan....
- xdavidwattsx on UPDATED: McCarty's Restaurant & Tavern on US 75 in Richardson sure looks to be closed -- but looks can be deceiving: “Support your local Bar dude’s, bar’s like there are mostly there for you to begin with.” This sente...
- xdavidwattsx on The Beach Boys with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra : I saw Brian Wilson solo a few years back. I thought it was pretty good, all things considered. Look,...
Latest reviews
- mechel on Duke's Original Roadhouse (Addison): meant to put 5’s sorry!...
- dfarmer59 on Matt's Rancho Martinez (Dallas): ![Posted from if you are looking for the best Tex Mex around, Matts is it. Order the Bob dip. Its a ...
- Stiv on Mama's Pizza (Arlington): Best pizza in the metroplex. Takeout recommended, not much atmosphere. They do not deliver so it’s b...
Things you can't miss
- DFW viewers prefer Republican VP candidate to McCain
- Arlington woman finds Virgin Mary image on a rotting grape
- Dallas-based Fox journalist detained (briefly) by police at Republican National Convention site
- Deal: Cindi's has rotating daily specials featuring bargain-priced blue plates and sandwich combos
Post a comment
(Requires free PegasusNews.com account.)