This is the responce to my concern over the bald eagle nesting site at the Beach City Dam

Mr. Aker, ( its really spelled Acker)

            Your email inquiry as to the bald eagles at Beach City Dam was forwarded to me for response.  My apologies for the delay.

            The US Army Corps of Engineers did some preliminary rip rap addition to the overflow structure late in 2008.  I understand that they have plans for additional work along the earthen dam itself.  However, this work is awaiting funding and is not currently scheduled.  The Corps has been in coordination with both the ODNR and the US Fish & Wildlife Service regarding this work and any potential impacts to the nesting bald eagles there.  Please be assured that no work will be authorized in proximity to the nest during the time period when nesting is occurring.  All necessary actions to prevent disturbance to the eagles will be taken.

            Also, please feel free to contact this office should you have any further concerns regarding disturbance to the nesting eagles at Beach City.

Thank you,

Dan Kramer  

Daniel L. Kramer

Wildlife Management Supervisor

Wildlife District 3

912 Portage Lakes Drive

Akron, OH  44319

(330) 245-3022 direct

(330) 644-3802 X3022 automated

dan.kramer@dnr.state.oh.us

The EPA has found major problems in the Tuscarawas River. Public meeting is scheduled Nov. 25th at 6pm in Canton, Exploratory Gateway of Sippo Lake Park, 5712 12th St. NW.