Kim Murphy

Wainwright, David
From: Kim Murphy <murphy @vt.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:36 PM
To: Bashaw, Justin P SAW
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Clean up Jordan Lake
Dear U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Mr. Justin Bashaw,
The best way to fix a problem is to address the root cause(s) of that problem. That's why I am writing to you today to
oppose the use of SolarBees on Jordan Lake. There is no evidence that these poorly- conceived floating mixers will clean
up the pollution. Jordan Lake is plagued by nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from upstream sources and these mixers
do not treat that type of pollution. When these mixers fail to do their job, the condition of Jordan Lake will be worse
than ever.
Please oppose the use of SolarBees on Jordan Lake and address upstream point and nonpoint discharges. To do
otherwise is to simply put lipstick on a pig. Drinking water is too important to continue dragging your feet in this
cleanup.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kim Murphy
34 Princeton Dr
Asheville, NC 28806