Pentwater Channel
The Pentwater Channel plays a crucial role in the economic vitality of the area, with potential severe impacts if closed. This comprehensive overview discusses the history, dredging needs, funding sources, and impact of channel depth on boating safety. It also explores various prevention and maintenance approaches to address issues such as blowing sand and potential damage to boat props.
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Pentwater Channel David Roseman January 5, 2022
Topics Importance of the channel Not just to allow rich sailors to come to Pentwater Closure of channel would have severe economic impact My involvement USACE presentation to Service Club Harbor research committee Introduction to Guy Meadows via Frode Tendency to shoal 1921 Dredging history Sources of sand Offshore currents Blowing sand
History, role of Lake levels Mapping Boats, equipment Software Dredging Likely need for dredging Permits Sources of funding Village Township LIB Donations Other government entities Timing URGENT
Impact of channel depth on boating Safe depth not as simple as boat draft + depth I think boat climbs wave, exposing prop Damage to prop shaft
Prevention and other approaches Blowing sand Fencing Tom Sturr Sandbar Local dredge Share with other localities Onshore installation Underwater bulldozer Etc
