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Show Possibilities for improving Salem Lake discussed by council and experts The Salem City Council met December to discuss possibilities for improving Salem Lake. Guest consultant was Dr. David A. White of Brigham Young Un7, iversitys Center for EnvironmentalStudy. Before attending the meeting, Dr. White had the opportunity of exploring the local problem with a campus guest, Dr. G. Fred Lee, professor of water chemistry at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. White explained that the filling in of the lake is due to unrecycled masses of plant material. The water plants and algae are out of control because too many nutrients are coming into the water, partially from farm run-of- f, rain, fertilizers, perhaps even the springs themselves, but especially from more and more people. What steps can be taken to correct the problem? The following suggestions were given: With apologies to Mr. Anonymous, the feller who wrote Twas the Night Before Christmas. ITS CHRISTMAS MORNING Christmas morning; its a quarter past one I stroll through my house, not having much Iis now fufi. My teenagers are home and each safe in his bed. but memories of past Christmases dance through my head. My tree stands majestically here in the room, But for reasons apparent, I feel waves of deep gloom; No bikes, dolls or toys are under that tree, Only presents for "Big Kids are all lean see. HARVESTING THE PLANT GROWTH Sound ecological practice suggestsper-iodi- c removal of the plants and moss at or before peak growth. This is done by pulling chains below water level and then raking off the material when it rises to the top. The resulting crop . no pretense about Santa Clause anymore ' For all of them know he walks in our front door And hes not dressed in red from his head to his toes, But hes bald, has no white beard and has a big nose. For many Christmases past I followedtoy assembly directions With those accompanying instructions I made poor connections. But you know right this minute, Id like just once more To wrestle with some assemblage on my living room floor. Id like to lie to my kids when daylight appears that the presents were brought by St. Nick and his deers But all must grow older with time in its flight, Yet I miss being younger on Santa Claus I make night. I stroll on the porch; the nights and cold. I find I chill easily now that Im getting out clear quiet old. I think back when I pulled my kids on sleds back of my car Theyve cars of their own now and drive too fast and too far. Im back in my confortable living room bright And Im not at all sure I like this Christmas Night. No youngsters will cry when daylight doth appear: Old Santa has climbed down our chimney this year. So now I retire to my comfortable bed while visions of yesteryear dance through my head. Tomorrow Ill see my grandchildren aglow with delight ed installation. Because they believe in Santa ClausNight. Dear Reader: Fifty two times this year, 1970 my Round the Town and I have enterea ybur homes. Thank you for making us I hope, 1 suppose well be welcome. back next year, but whether we do or not, have a good year, You All. Sincerely B. D. E. EVENING "SCHOOL THE PAYbON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 31, 1970 RESEARCH TEAMS In addition, beginning in January, a team of BYU students representing varying disciplines such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, and possibly even natural resource economy, will study the pond in depth on an alternate monthly Their findings will be available basis. to the city, EXPERIMENTAL MATERIAL Last fall, Mr. Jack Gifford was empowered to empty into the water at the head mix. of the pond, some experimental studies will The data from the be helpful in evaluating his material for its effect on weed control. His findings, would, of course; be invalidated if the pond were to be treated with an aquatic weed herbicide. Unfortunately, while these chemicals help to lessen plants, they are ineffective with the rooted weeds that are showing up in shallow areas. one-cell- ed FISH on The city of Salem will need to decide the use to be made of the lake. at Several persons Mr. John M. Towers, doner of instrument for studying Salem Pond. makes excellent fertilizer. BUFFER ZONES Trapping the nutrients in bushes, grasses, trees, etc, uses up the plant food before it reaches the lake. Cattails and reeds in marshes serve this purpose since otherwise the nutrients would explode in aquatic plant life in the lake itself. Those living around the lake are urged to provide a plant belt, especially where there is a hill or animal run-of- f. Where possible, roads should tilt away from the pond. DREDGING This would be helpful. If carefully planned and with specific plans submitted to state and federal agencies, it maybe possible to obtain both mechanical help and some funding. Important is a show of community concern in which the irrigation company and other citizens arrive at workable compromises. ARTIFICIAL OXYGENATION Companies are now in operation who custom-desig- n systems of ventilated pipes attatched to a generator. Air is jetted into the oxygen-starvThis waters. additional air helps to accelerate the decomposition of the quantities of dead plants on the pond bottom. It is also beneficial to fish. Cost is estimated at about $20 per month after the initial 8 procedures Dr. David A. White, BYU consultant for studying Salem Pond. STUDY LONG-RAN- the meeting deplored the continued provision of an with the fishing spot for attendant litter, confusion, and even critistudies cism of the facilities. The should show how to match the nature of the lake to the variety of fish most congenial to it. Some persons felt that the pond should be reserved primarily for the townspeople and especially for their children, and that the fish population should be sufficiently indigenous to reproduce naturally. At the present time it is believed that the blue gills, unavailable as food for game fish, have reproduced at such a rate as to become a stunted variation. Many also felt the carp helped to keep Black bass might be the moss down. shown to have advantages. PREVENT NUTRIENT INFLOW This presents a difficult problem as some infiltration is ineviatable. Decrease will require the cooperation of citizens willing to modify their present on new yearvi greetings environmental textbook for use in the elementary school. Such a book has been put together by the Lindon School with spectacular results in increase of motivation of students, a sharp decrease in vandalism, increased community awareness, warmer and more meaningful family relationships. The Environop group at Brigham Young University is prepared to advise in the Since preparation of such a textbook. Salem is a community rich in individual talents as well as in outstanding natur resources, the possibilities are truly exciting. Fat service. Fair settlement: of claims. Friendly people who are on your side. You cant buy better protection. Or broader coverage. Or greater " 3i CITIZEN EDUCATION The concept of recycling all natural resources is not too familiar to Westerners, largely because our resources have appeared to be unlimited. Now, however, with a new awareness of the fragile nature of our environment, we are coming to realize that time is short if the good life is to be preserved for our children. an One approach is to custom-desig- n it Thanks to the generosity of Mr. John Towers, sponsor of a building development above the lake, the city now owns this important instrument. Periodic temperature readings are made, which, when computerized, will show something of the health or sickness of the lake. It wiU indicate the levels of tolerance for fish, and will pinpoint harvest times for plant life. If used over a period of years, the thermograph will provide valuable scientific data to graph the life cycle of the lake itself and to relate it to the present, past, and future. m mi) t'l Hiarm w ? Uliiiiiu Insurance AUTO V UFE FIFE TRUcI KENNETH ENGLAND Spanish Fork, Utah 55 North Main i f I Ju V f tayffn REGISTRATION Interest paid every 3 months on Savings Certificates of Deposit Beginning Design in Oil 7 - 10 M W Painting Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Auto Carburetion Tune-u- M W 10 T TH T TH 6- -9 7-- 10 or more Interest paid every 6 months on Subordinated Notes p.m. p.m p.m. p.m. & M W p Auto Mechanics for Service Statioh Office Machines . 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