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Show I I I JULY 22, 19a2 People work all their lives for a dream vacation thats right in their backyards. He points to success achieved both in the e, East, with the Connecticut River, for where red tape has been overcome in four states to clean that river along several hundred miles and notes how the Thames River that flows through London now fishing and even swimming. Why the same cant be accomplished in only one state with but 40 miles of river baffles the retired military man who saw duty around the world. inst-anc- sup-por- f ' t ,r: ts t' , ' t Assets that make it a haven He readily lists five assets to making the south end of the lake a fresh water haven, with recreation potential a prime factor, especially when other state parks, such as Willard Bay, are becoming overcrowded and millions of people visit the Great Salt Lakes three parks every year. Fishing could become a fishermans fish dream in the shallows as fresh-watwere planted, Mr. Fleek notes, indicating theres been some interest on the part of state officials to create a fresh water hatchery along the lakes edge. It would be tfie states first. Youngsters from around the county could bicycle to the lake and put down their poles rather than having to travel long distances, only when parents or other adults could take them, to go fishing. Those shallow areas and the lake at its feet in that secdeepest gets to only well for swimserve could tor, he says chlorine of fears of Instead recurring ming. 11 times in one occured as such poisoning summer in Salt Lake City several years ago, thered be no need for chlorine. And parent's wouldnt need to worry about the deep water their children might wander into its far out and comes gradually as the lake slopes, unlike some reservoirs, for example. would Motor-boatin- g and water-skiin- g but with have their place, as well, upwards of 150 square miles to play with in that fresh-watsector, it could be confined to one area, not interrupting fishing and er I 8-- er swimming. it i Presently only seagulls enjoy the beaches And a marinea that could house five-si- x thousands boats could be constructed, as well, opening the way to many boaters who currently cant find a docking place, he emphasizes, calling the current marina near the entrance from the Syracuse Road causeway useless, noting $2 million was spent that brought only 26 boats to dock. In addition, he calls attention to whats believed to be a million gallons of acre feet of water a year that passes through that area. If it were utilized, thered be no need to pipe fresh water down from Willard Bay, a chance Weber Basin Water Conservancy District personnel have said theyd give their right arm for. The area could even be drained to provide some of the most fertile agricultural land around, if need be, with a ready market 20 miles away, Mr. Fleek added. i The island itself could see substantial development without taking away its almost pristine nature where modern civilization can so easily be forgotten amidst the quiet grandeur that is still Antelope Island. Many are turned off to the island and area by brine flies, he adds. But they dont exist at Farmington Bay and they wouldnt section either, stay around the fresh-watMr. Fleek emphasizes. In future weeks, many of the areas hes mentioned will be addressed in greater depth. Its up to the legislature, though, to get the ball rolling, financially. As far as Mr. Fleeks concerned, no one should oppose K ' i1 1 ti er development. It isnt hurting the environmentalists because its not taking away but adding to the environment and development can benefit millions living near and far. 'it ii |