Grant Ferguson says that ole bridge ain't goin' nowhwere. I'll take him at his word as he has lived next to the N. Skunk River his entire life. He is not entirely delighted that we are working on the bridge, for him it would be better if it were gone and he would not have to see people down there. But, he was gracious to let me take photos from his land that gave me the view to the bridge approach. THE NEAR END WAS STILL VISIBLE.
Vern says he can fix it even if it falls in the water. I hope so.
We need to start planning the next phase - and I'm changing my mind somewhat that the river can lag behind here. I've found the cut, I can see where the land is scarred fromed where the current comes across. Perhaps this is just keeping the bridge safe with less water flow but you can see that it is full to the banks and has spread out. Called Justin to see if a rip rap jetty could be more useful now. Haven't heard back from him yet.
Worked my way around to the other side of the river and had some fun exploring an abandoned farm site. Berkeley of course had to go upstairs. Thinks he is a cat! I found an old window, that was cool.
Had Dick out at the river yesterday, after his doctor's appointment. Good thing neither of us could get down the road. Heard from Marilyn Jordan (McFarland) Taylor after asking her to get in touch with my parents. She had been in London but was more than happy to give her best regards to Dick and Doris. She said that she had told Rick she was ready to work with us riverkeepers so I will send a letter to her today.
I also want to contact the Friends and start to plan the fundraising events for the next several months. This means we need to finish up with the lingering details regarding non profit status so that we can get to the important part of working this project.
Want to help, please donate to NSRGA, PO Box 344, Grinnell, IOWA 50112
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