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Wabash River Restoration and Reclamation Project. Specific Purpose. Our goal today is to inform Mrs. Moneybags and the Committee of the negative effects of the polluted Wabash River and its surrounding area. And to present some solutions to this environmental problem and eyesore.
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Specific Purpose Our goal today is to inform Mrs. Moneybags and the Committee of the negative effects of the polluted Wabash River and its surrounding area. And to present some solutions to this environmental problem and eyesore. In order to beautify and sanitize our state resource, the Wabash River, we must first recognize all of the negative effects from several different points of view, then present possible solutions to these murky waters and littered shores. We will be highlighting some basic information on the area, describe some of the problems it currently has, and describe our ideas for possible solutions
Which would you drink? • Here are three water sources: one from the Wabash River, one from the tap water here at Purdue, and one is filtered water. Which would you want to drink????
It’s everybodys problem • We as knowledgeable experts on the topic are not the only people who notice or are forced to deal with this problem. However, we feel that cleaning up the river and surounding area would be most beneficial to the community and state as a whole.
The Heritage of the Wabash River • The Wabash river was originally named, Wah-Bah-Shik-Ki, which means “pure white” • As settlers moved into the Wabash Valley region, they discovered the potential of resources of the landscape for development of production centers and significant industries.
The Heritage of the Wabash River • As technology advanced and ideas of development grew, many cities saw opportunities with the birth of the Wabash and Erie canal in 1826. • By 1852 the Wabash and Erie Canal linked the Great lakes with the Ohio and became a major highway for travel, trade and settlement. • By 1975, the Wabash and Erie Canal became obsolete.
The largest river in Indiana • 1. The Wabash River flows from western Ohio across northern Indiana from east to west, then south along the Indiana/Illinois border until it flows into the Ohio River ( roughly 475 miles in length).
The largest river in Indiana • 2. The upper part of the Wabash reaches up to 300 feet wide in certain places. • 3. The lower part of the Wabash becomes broader and then opens up as it nears the Ohio River.
The largest river in Indiana • 4. The Wabash has moderate year around rainfall • a. March and April are highest water months, with average flow through summer until October, then building up over winter.
. Land along the Wabash River • 1. The Wabash runs through mostly Agricultural land • a. If you were to go canoeing, you would describe it as a pastoral rather than a wilderness experience. • b. The river is lined with mixed hardwood vegetation, including silver, maple, cottonwood, and elm.
Land along the Wabash River • 2. The farmland and small communities of Indiana that lie along the Wabash are typical of America's Midwest, and offer a pleasant backdrop.
Land along the Wabash River • 3. There is little or no public land along the river. • a. All the land is privately owned and mostly agricultural. • b. Under Indiana law, the riverbed up to the bank is considered public land, so camping on islands, sandbars, and low banks is customary.
Loss of animal habitat • Animal habitat is the #1 cause of extinction for animals. • Here is the list of endangered or threatened animals in Indiana. – (different page) • We will have more and more unhealthy animals that we have to deal with.
Pollution of ground water • Most of the water that we use comes from ground water. The pollution in the river will poisons our future water needs. • The Pollution affects large area beyond the area near Wabash River.
Esthetic and recreational values • Lose of tourist results in lose in finance and commerce. • Lose of nice places where children can visit. • Lose of good hunting and fishing area.
Flooding problems due to loss of vegetation • The flooding ruins the crop fields surrounding the river. • It damages the houses around the river. • Mudslides and landslides are dangerous to anyone nearby. • It damages the bridges that we use everyday. • Lose of fresh water.
Explain how problem will be solved, describe benefits from each point of view
Shore restoration 35% Total • Erosion control – fencing and rock mulch 15 1. Grand Canyon 2. Colorado River • Re-forestation – planting and seeding 10% 1. Flood control – vegetation 2. New habitat 3. Recreation • Shore pollution – tires, bricks, trash, etc 10%
Additional property 40% Total • Almost all private land (CanoeCamping.org) • Purchase more land along river 35% • Evaluate land in path of river for productivity 5%
Restoration of water 25% Total • Improve water treatment plants, install gaits 20% a. Overflow problems • Analyze pollution problems 5%
Estimated Costs • Currently $23.33 a day for West Lafayette (WL City Attorney) • Current 4.1 million dollar budget • 1 million dollar expansion to cover overflow pollution • Increase in property and recreational values would pay for itself • Total project costs estimated at 6 million dollars 1. One time cost 2. Requires some additional city budgeting to maintain new equipment.
