Elk Creek Access For Sale?

Elk Creek Access For Sale?

Casts,
 
I the hands of the twp. it is probable, but not CERTAIN that public access will continue. Second the twp. does not have the funds to maintain, or develope the property. The DCNR has access to funding for maintainance, and improvements IE: restrooms facilities, improved boat launch, possible safwe harbor, and winter road & parking maintenance. It is also unlikely that the DCNR would apply monies to increased access elsewhere.
 
I think this is a winning proposition for both the angler, and the township. Continued, and improve access for us, and added revenue for the twp. which may by the way be applied to increased access ( they are very angler friendly ).

Gentlemen,
      Unless there has been a specific decision to ONLY sell the land to the DCNR for public access I Predict that there will be at least one person with a big checkbook who will try to buy it and take it private.  Just a prediction, sure do hope I'm wrong.

I say leave it the way it is, man tries to improve on things and only makes things worse. Look at the stop sign hole used to be a great holding area till they decided to dig it down to nothing and face it the way they did. I think the people behind that idea was a bunch of idiots. And till this day it's not like i fish Walnut much anymore but the project holes they put in the v-shaped logs,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,,,,is about as stupid as they come. They really didn't do anything in my opinion except was wash more fill in other areas that was prime fishing areas  in years past. I mean these people come up with sum ideas where do they get them at. I feel they start making Elk creek access like Walnut it will be ruined as well. I mean i have been there fishing with 500 hundred other people and some jag off comes down and launches his boat. Come give me a break, if you want to be out on the water that bad go lunch out of Walnut. Or another point where you can launch your boat. I feel just like anything else Elk Creek access is done if man has it's way with it! Sure they will improve it, make it all Fancy and crap but who cares honestly! It's fine the way it is now. Keep Walnut the way it is and Elk the way it is. It has been that way for years so what that it doesn't have a fancy boat ramp or state of the art lighting,or bathrooms hell set some Port-a- pottys out side.  Let god keep it the way it is and mother nature do it's job not man....just my two cents and sorry if i offended anyone. But sorry i just had to vent on that one.                                                          Centerpin_drift

I know spoon that was for me but all honesty you know what i am saying yes every one wants to make things picture perfect! But sometimes we do more harm than good. AND i would never hope they would stop stocking the smolts that give us this great gift they give all of us too enjoy by no means! Granted they don't reproduce enough to make a difference AND IF IT WASN'T FOR THE 3CU AND OTHERS THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO ENJOY WE WOULDN'T HAVE ANYTHING AND ERIE WOULD BE A GHOST TOWN EXCEPT FOR WALLEYES AND PERCH,AND BASS THEY NEVER MAKE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY OFF OF WHAT THEY MAKE OFF OF STEEL HEAD FISHING TO SURVIVE.  And thank you  too all that make a great fishery! But when people start monkeying around with the creeks i just makes me angry. Back home the really messed up the DALHO and it will never be the same. But i guess that's what makes us as humans different everyone has opinion!                                 CENTERPIN_DRIFT

When this property was given to Girard it says it has to stay public use so it is not to be sold to private owner to close it to the public per the deed.

Quick question.  How much does it cost to rent a slip at the Walnut creek marina? 

Hi all.
The Safe Harbor would be located, not on the Access property, but the Pa. Boat and Fish Comm. property to the east of the Access.
Please note that the "safe harbor" (not marina) is being talked about at this time at state and local levels. With that said, price to build this will Possibly exceed 15 to 20 million dollars, plus maintenance of the area (cost ???)
Again, with that said, there are other who will decide, Federal Army Eng. / Coast Guard are the main players for any PLAN.
Key word, ACCESS to the lake, ramps and a small safe harbor from what I have heard so far per money considerations (grants, etc.).
I agree we do need the access to the lake, sooner the better! This project is just picking up speed. More land may need to be secured at the mouth proper, this can be done, just takes a lot of manpower and money!
Girard Twp. has been in favor of a safe harbor, and will continue to support the effort of our state agencies to establish a PLAN, design, approvals and construct (est. 5 years+) the facility on Boat and Fish Comm. property.
This is my view only.
Tight lines and a safe 2008!
Bill Felege
Girard Twp. Supervisor

  That's what I thought.

Someone said it has to stay public though.

Or could it be like a public golf course & charge for using?

As far as the money goes isn't that what the Erie stamp is for ACCESS

I don't think there will be safe harbor there until the acquire more land at the mouth.

Thanks for the update Bill, I think it benefits all interested parties. If you guys need help spending the loot, feel free to let me know.

Great,
They have the means to upgrade & improve the area but don't be suprised if the DCNR puts up a gate and starts charging a user fee. Rip-off Rendell wanted to develope it(Erie Bluffs) before, now he'll have more justification for a new cash cow.
Mike

if it goes through an its open to public use for large an small boats, i hope they charge a launching fee, like $1.00 or .50 or sumthing. for  each boat no matter what size, an then take that money an put it to good use like, cleaner restrooms,vending machines. something of that sort. i think they should do that to walnut at least, u walk into the porta john an then catch tap worm or somthing, they are realy foul YEAR round!  im sure once everyone starts paying to get in, it will cut the crouds down.

Bring on the safe harbor marina...im ready!  Ill go get my checkbook....