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Written by George Kaffezakis
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March 2008 |
When Chip sent the e-mail on the morning of February 18, heralding this momentous occasion, we all raised our glasses, filled with the finest Berkeley Lake water (alright, it was beer but hey, it was five o'clock somewhere in the world) and toasted the advent of a great year.
A rising tide floats all boats and I hope everybody's boat is floating. And by the amount of flotsam and pilotless watercraft (including our kayak) going by our dock, a lot of other things were floated, as well. With the lake levels so low, we had become kind of lax with what we left unattended at the waterside. Spring is a wonderful time to take inventory at the docks, particularly since there has been so much construction lakeside. We have begun to clean up and remove, or otherwise secure, potentially harmful products that may inadvertently enter our waterways.
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Written by Frances Winslow
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March 2008 |
It will soon be warm enough to be outside putting in a summer garden. I can just taste a good homegrown tomato right now. But, if your yard is anything like mine, you are looking at it in despair wondering where you can plant any sun-loving vegetables unless it is by your mailbox (remember Ike Williams' luscious tomatoes?). Berkeley Lake's volume of trees is a wonderful thing, don't get me wrong, but for those of us who try to eke out a small sunny space to garden within an overwhelming amount of shade, it is a frustrating experience. I am sure it is equally frustrating for those you who do not have an option to grow vegetables on your own property. There may soon be an alternative.
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Written by Scott Lee
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December 2007 |
As 2007 comes to an end here at Berkeley Lake, it is a good time to reflect on how fortunate we are to live in this unique community. This is particularly apparent when I return from a business trip or family visit and drive back into our scenic sanctuary. I can't help but marvel how lucky we are to call this home.
I know we all want to preserve the natural beauty and character of this special neighborhood. The two main components that distinguish our City are the lake and the people. As we recognize, this year especially, a healthy lake requires rain to feed the streams and springs that replenish its waters. Likewise as stewards of the lake, the BLHA needs a steady inflow of members, leaders and volunteers.
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Written by Scott Lee
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September 2007 |
As the summer comes to an end it is an appropriate time for, as the name suggests, Reflections. So far, 2007 has been an exceptional year for Berkeley Lake in several ways. We have had an unprecedented number of capital improvement projects completed by the City, the BLHA and many waterfront homeowners. Most of the seawall and shoreline improvements were made possible by the lowering of the lake. This also facilitated removal of significant amounts of siltation from some of the coves and shallow sections.
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Written by Bill Hunkapiller
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December 2007 |
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Well, it's getting to be that time of year again when the leaves are turning colors and falling off the trees. Unfortunately, we have not seen the sky turn colors or much rain falling. The lake continues to be about 3-4 feet low, the drought is in full swing and Lake Lanier levels are 15 feet low, revealing racetracks and other debris that have not seen the light of day in decades.
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Written by Bill Hunkapiller
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September 2007 |
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It's been quiet on the lakefront. It seems silly to report on the lake and mention the painfully obvious situation. Nonetheless, we still have a water level that appears to be 3-4 feet low. I still see many boats sitting on their hulls waiting for rain.
We are in a drought that the State of Georgia has not seen in many years. Gwinnett County is labeled as having "exceptional" drought conditions. Exceptional drought conditions are expected about once in 100 years and the outlook is not positive. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration predicts our drought as "ongoing with some improvement." The good news is we received some 3+ inches of rain at my house over the weekend (it's August 27 as I write this) and the weather forecast over the next 10 days includes increased chances of precipitation and lower temperatures. While that rain will help, and is greatly welcomed, unless a tropical storm dumps rain all over north Georgia for a few days I doubt we will we have water levels that return to normal anytime in the next few months. Hopefully we will see some relief by the end of the year.
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