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Boat Docks Ripped Out by Ice Flows at Cheat Lake Marina and Edgewater Marina
by Duane330＠aol.com 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Docks Destroyed by Ice at Cheat Lake Marina Written by _Alex Wiederspiel_ (http://www.wdtv.com/bios.cfm?user=Alex-Wiederspiel) Last updated on March 04, 2015 @ 8:51PM Created on March 04, 2015 @ 6:35PM Serious damage was done to the Cheat Lake Marina in Monongalia County as a result of large chunks of ice floating down the river. Every single dock that was attached to that marina is now debris in the Cheat River, much floating on into the Monongahela River. According to witnesses, the docks began to take damage around 11 AM Wednesday morning, and many described the noise as an intense grinding sound. "As I was working, I looked down and saw ice coming down the mouth of the lake," said Rodney Kovach, the principle owner of Key Contracting in Cheat Lake. "It was something like I've never seen before. The whole lake was full of ice and just took out all the docks and everything." Another man who lives in the Cheat Lake area said that he was fortunate that his docks were not damaged by the gushing chunks of ice that continued to float down the river Wednesday afternoon. "I witnessed all the edge water marina and the lakeside docks that were just put in last summer coming down the lake in a big sheet of ice," said Dr. Bill Rose, a resident of Cheat Lake. "So as you can see it's totally just devastation of all the marinas." There were people lined up and down the street from the marina past Ice's Ferry Bridge. Simply gazing at the destruction. If you have pictures or videos, you can e-mail them to us at news(a)wdtv.com See here: http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view&section=5-News&item=Docks-Destroyed-…

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Ice Flow on Cheat Lake
by Duane Nichols 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

From: Skip Pratt [mailto:Skip.Pratt@NETL.DOE.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 12:58 PM To: Kevin Moore; Parke Johnson Cc: dcsoinks(a)comcast.net Subject: Fwd: cheat lake pic Cheat Lake is being scoured by an ice flow....Kyle says all the docks at Biafora and edgewater are gone. See attached from some else. >>> Debra Turner 3/4/2015 12:41 PM >>> Sent from my iPhone

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NOTICE: Lake Lynn Hydro Recreation Update Moved to March 16th
by Duane 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

NOTICE: Due to adverse regional weather conditions, the 2015 Update Meeting on the Lake Lynn Hydro Recreation Plan has been moved to Monday, March 16th at 6:30 pm. Location: Lakeview Resort & Country Club on Cheat Lake at I - 68. Host for this meeting is Lake Lynn Hydro, LLC. Duane Nichols, CLEAR, Cell- 304-216-5535

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Winter Weather Alerts & Flood Watches and River Flood Watches Is - WBOY.com: Clarksburg, Morgantown:
by Duane 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

http://www.wboy.com/story/28242202/winter-weather-alerts-flood-watches-and-… Winter Weather Alerts & Flood Watches and River Flood Watches Issued through Thursday... Clarksburg, WV (WBOY) - After a dry start to the work week, that all changes as we get from Tuesday and into Thursday... The National Weather Service has issued the following winter weather and flooding alerts in advance of our next weather maker on the way to the region... Flood Watch: In effect for the entire WBOY 12 News Viewing Area from Tuesday Morning through Thursday Morning in our Central and Southern Zones, and until Thursday Evening in our Northern Zones. Winter Weather Advisories from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM Tuesday for Preston and Tucker Counties in West Virginia along with Garrett County, Maryland. Freezing Rain Advisories from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM Tuesday for Randolph and Pocahontas Counties in West Virginia. River Flood Watch - Preston County, WV: Cheat River at Rowlesburg. As the rain moves into the area, river levels are anticipated to rise. Flood Stage for the river is 16.0 Feet, and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is expected to be reached by Wednesday Afternoon and Evening. As the precipitation moves into the area on Tuesday, this could begin as a wintry mix for everyone, before quickly changing over to rain in the lowlands, but the wintry mix will hang on into the late morning and early afternoon in the higher elevations, before they change over to rain as well... Heavy rain will move into the region as we get from Tuesday Afternoon and into Wednesday, and we can't rule out a rumble of thunder late Tuesday and into Wednesday Morning, as the cold front moves through the area. Most places will see anywhere from 1-3" of rain, with isolated higher amounts, before the colder air moves in. Once the cold front moves through the area, we will usher in some colder air pretty quick, and this will chance the rain over to snow, and we could see some snowfall accumulations from Wednesday Night and into Thursday Morning, before we dry things out as we get into the end of the week. This is definitely a forecast you want to keep tabs on over the next few days because we have multiple hazards to watch from wintry weather and flooding rainfall as well, that will impact just about everyone. Stay with WBOY 12 News and StormTracker 12, we'll keep you ahead of the storm... --WBOY StormTracker 12 Meteorologist Bryan Schuerman http://www.wboy.com/story/28242202/winter-weather-alerts-flood-watches-and-… Submitted by: Duane Nichols, www.FrackCheckWV.net

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I Squared Capital grows its Cube Hydro platform by investing in ten run-of-the-river power plants in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic States - Yahoo Finance
by Duane 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

The Lake Lynn Hydro Station and allied facilities on Cheat Lake have been purchased by Cube Hydro, effective February 19, 2015. The Lake Lynn facility has a capacity of 53 megawatts. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/squared-capital-grows-cube-hydro-231900530.ht… I Squared Capital grows its Cube Hydro platform by investing in ten run-of-the-river power plants in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic States NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cube Hydro Partners, LLC, a portfolio company of the ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund, has acquired a 100 percent ownership interest in ten run-of-the-river hydro facilities from Harbor Hydro, LLC, a portfolio company of LS Power Equity Advisors. Totaling 83 megawatts of generation assets in Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, the portfolio benefits from favorable hydrology and is scheduled to produce approximately 255 gigawatt-hours of clean, reliable electricity per year. Following this acquisition, Cube Hydro’s combined assets will generate more than 106 MW of clean, renewable energy. Kristina Johnson, CEO of Cube Hydro said, “Hydropower is the original renewable source of electricity. We are excited to add these ten plants to our platform.” “These additional assets allow us to optimize the performance of our existing portfolio and drive long-term value,” said John Collins, Managing Director of Cube Hydro. “Working side-by-side with I Squared Capital over the last year, we have developed a strong team to identify and execute attractive investment opportunities in hydroelectric assets.” “We are pleased with our hydropower platform’s expansion to a region characterized by dependable river basins, a highly efficient electricity market and a diverse off-taker base,” said Thomas Lefebvre, Managing Director at I Squared Capital. “Cube Hydro is set on a successful growth path to identify attractive assets with the opportunity for future optimization through equipment upgrades and operational improvements.” About Cube Hydro Partners: Led by former U.S. Undersecretary of Energy Kristina Johnson, Cube Hydro Partners, LLC, is a hydropower development and operating platform investing in mid-sized greenfield and operating hydro projects in the U.S. and Canada. About I Squared Capital: I Squared Capital is an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, and transport in North America, Europe, and select high growth economies. The Firm has offices in New York, Houston, London, New Delhi, Hong Kong and Singapore. Duane Nichols, Cell- 304-216-5535, www.FrackCheckWV.net

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<Lake Lynn Update> March 5th, 6:30 pm. Lakeview Resort.
by Duane330＠aol.com 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Subject: Lake Lynn/Cheat Lake Recreation Plan Public Meeting The public meeting to receive comments on the 2015 Lake Lynn/Cheat Lake Recreation Plan has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Lakeview Golf Resort, One Lakeview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508. Note: The originally scheduled meeting, on February 19th at the Cheat Lake Fire Hall was canceled due to weather and the want for a key.

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<CLEAR> Public Meeting: Lake Recreation Plan Update 2/19/15 Cheat Lake Fire Hall
by Duane330＠aol.com 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

Lake Lynn Recreation Plan Update <2015> Please attend a public meeting at the Cheat Lake Fire Hall on this coming Thursday, February 19th from at 6:30 to 9 pm. This meeting is being hosted by Lake Lynn Generation, LLC, the company that purchased the Lake Lynn Hydro project exactly one year ago. The draft "recreation plan update" for 2015 is attached as a "pdf" document, as prepared by Lake Lynn Generation, LLC. Background information is available on the FERC web site under FERC Project Number 2459. The 2015 update is License Article 417. The recreation plan for the hydro project and the surrounding lands and lake is up for review every three years, as mandated by and monitored by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Comments will be received by Lake Lynn Generation on 2/19/15 at the Fire Hall. And, written comments will be received for 30 days, until 3/19/15 at the following address: ATTN: Kim Johnson, Lake Lynn Generation, LLC, P. O. Box 77, 130 Schenley Marina Drive, Schenley, PA, 15682 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please also email questions and comments to: Duane Nichols, CLEAR, 330 Dream Catcher Circle, Morgantown, WV 26508, or via email: _duane330(a)aol.com_ (mailto:duane330@aol.com) Attachment: 2015 Lake Lynn Recreation Update, pdf (1.1 MB)

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ALEXANDER, PATRICK SIGNED ORDER.pdf
by Duane 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

http://www.dep.wv.gov/pio/Documents/Settlements%20and%20Orders/ALEXANDER%2c… WV-DEP. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT. Patrick Alexander, Monongalia County =========================================================== Thursday, January 29, 2015 @ 3:33 PM =========================================================== The WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and Patrick Alexander have proposed a settlement of Administrative Consent Order No. MM-15-05 which resolves violation(s) of the WV Water Pollution Control Act which occurred in Monongalia County, WV. In accordance with the proposed Consent Order, Patrick Alexander has agreed to pay administrative penalties and to comply with the Act. Final settlement is subject to comments received during the thirty (30) day period ending March 2, 2015. Further information about this Administrative Consent Order is available by contacting the Chief Inspector, WVDEP/Environmental Enforcement, 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304, (304) 926-0470 or by accessing WV Department of Environmental Protection’s website at http://www.dep.wv.gov/pio/Pages/Settlements,Ordersouttopublicnotice.aspx

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Petition · Reclaim the Trail System at Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area · Change.org
by Duane 24 Dec '14

24 Dec '14

https://www.change.org/p/wv-governor-earl-ray-tomblin-reclaim-the-trail-sys… Reclaim the Trail System at Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area Petitioning WV Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and 3 others The Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area (SHWMA) is an important public recreational asset enjoyed by residents of Monongalia County and visitors. It is popular with hunters and is also enjoyed year-round by outdoor recreationists including hikers, runners, cross-country skiers and birders. Three magnificent scenic views of the Cheat River canyon are achieved with a short hike. The SHWMA is managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). A 115 acre timber project was initiated in February, 2014 to create habitat for wildlife. The logging activity has destroyed and disrupted significant parts of the established trail system, a system that is essential to the enjoyment of all permitted activities, including hunting. WV Code 20-2-1 states that it is public policy to protect the state's wildlife resources for the use and enjoyment of all citizens of the state, particularly for hunting, fishing and other diversified uses, economic contributions, and scientific and educational uses. Thus we ask the following: We ask that the WVDNR Wildlife Resources Division quickly reclaim roads and trails and that they do so in a way that promotes hiking. In particular, we request that the DNR refrain from using large (3”) gravel in reclaiming any significant section of these trails and roads, as this large gravel makes hiking extremely difficult. We request that the WVDNR relocate habitat designed for rattlesnake away from popular access points. We urge the WVDNR Wildlife Resources Division to develop channels of communication and work cooperatively in the future with local residents, recreational experts from WVU, and local nonprofit groups to develop and implement a plan for maintenance and improvement of the hiking trails at the SHWMA using local volunteer and donated labor and materials. Duane Nichols, Cell- 304-216-5535. www.FrackCheckWV.net

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URGENT: Forest Service Seeking Comments
by Duane330＠aol.com 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

____________________________________ From: elise(a)greenbrier.org Sent: 12/17/2014 5:49:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: URGENT: Forest Service Seeking Comments December 17, 2014 The Forest Service is seeking comments on whether to allow surveys on a 12.6 mile segment of the George Washington National Forest for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Highland and Augusta counties in Virginia. The Forest Service will use public comments and an environmental review to decide whether to issue a permit for surveys on the forest. Comments are being accepted through Friday, January 9, 2015. Comments may be submitted by: Email: comments-southern-georgewashington-jefferson(a)fs.fed.us FAX: 540-265-5145 Mail or Hand Deliver: USDA Forest Service Atlantic Coast Pipeline Survey Comments 5162 Valleypointe Parkway Roanoke, VA 24019 We are trying to focus our comments on a few main points: We are asking the Forest Service to make sure Dominion collects the kinds of data necessary to make a decision about the construction of the proposed pipeline. Now is the time to collect the data needed to document environmental conditions. Data collected should allow the Forest Service to do a comparative analysis of all three proposed pipelines that would impact the national forests in Virginia and West Virginia. Data should also reflect a correct and detailed assessment of the impact on habitat, wildlife and plants. The potential for slope failure should also be considered since certain soils and rocks are susceptible to failure - and because Dominion has a track record of slope failure and stream sedimentation at other pipelines projects. Dominion should also conduct an assessment of both water quality and quantity for all springs, wells, and streams within and adjacent to the forest and decide how water resources will be monitored if construction is approved. For more information please contact elise(a)greenbrier.org 304-647-4792 Greenbrier River Watershed Association | 120 W. Washington St. Suite #4 | Lewisburg | WV | 24901

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