Carver Trestle

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

Would still be entertaining to see none the less

[wastewaterguru]

I don't think the jets are getting through there either.....

This is really unfortunate............

Time for some chainsaw action again soon.

[harvey lee]

Maybe a family of active beavers could clean it out. That would save you a bit of work WWG.

[Scott K]

Or some beavers with dynamite

[ec30_06]

I not going near it till the water drops. What happens when more comes loose than intended while cutting away at it?

[hanson]

I agree with Ed. Cutting stuff away during low water is one thing but high water is entirely different.

Unfortunately... it is what it is. (And that is a safety hazard for those coming downstream who aren't aware of the situation)

[DTro]

Coming downstream right now would be a nightmare, especially if you found yourself trying to float to shore due to motor failure or whatnot.

I tell you what it was scary just toying around there the other day. I was looking for an opening and at one point had the boat parallel to the bridge just downstream. I made it past one of the pilings and hit the current seam. It whipped the front end of the boat around so fast that there's was no way to control it hardly.

[goblueM]

you don't want to go anywhere near that thing with a chainsaw until at least july, unless we just don't get any rain. The cottonwood you guys cut out wasn't actually under too much pressure once the water was low, but if there are trees all across the river you can bet there is some serious tension in there! i've seen 3 foot diameter trees spring out of the water several feet or more in conditions tamer than those at Carver...

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

i've seen 3 foot diameter trees spring out of the water several feet or more in conditions tamer than those at Carver...

It would be neat to see ( without anyone in dangers way )

[DTro]

on a whim, I just sent out an email, and I might have an update to report on this real soon as I received a reply back instantly.

[wastewaterguru]

Just so everyone knows.....I was kidding. I thought it was obvious I was kidding......but want to make sure no one else tries sawing that thing until the flow goes down.

[DTro]

I spoke with an official today and he's has asked me to hold off on details for a few more days here, but I might be asking for some help on this one.

[Larry FlatCaster]

I spoke with an official today and he's has asked me to hold off on details for a few more days here, but I might be asking for some help on this one.

Oh oh

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

Originally Posted By: dtro

I spoke with an official today and he's has asked me to hold off on details for a few more days here, but I might be asking for some help on this one.

Oh oh

Yes what is this entailing?

[rushing]

I'm thinking its some sort of river ninja attack.

[hanson]

Not sure about a Ninja attack but I heard something about many five gallon pails of Crisco and a good rub down of the logs and they should slip by each other. Just what I heard.

[tweedlap]

How about adding a couple of matches to the Crisco express?

tweed

[Scott K]

I have an ac/dc song in my head, "TNT"

[wastewaterguru]

The unfortunate part of this is that if they were going to do anything about the logs.....it should have happened at peak spring high water levels. We are already past that. Only gets tougher from here.........

[Scott K]

I would think the only logical thing they can do is remove the logs, because if somehow they released them, it would be a danger down stream. then once the logs are gone, they should take down the bridge so it doesn't just happen again next year. Although it would cost a lot of money, which I am sure is the reason the bridge is still there anyhow. They need to find away to come up with the money though before someone drowns there.

If only lightning would strike the log jam and start it on fire, problem solved!

[ec30_06]

Letting it go loose would help the cat habitat down river. It could be a mess for barges and boaters though.

[tweedlap]

dtro,

Any update on the "trestle plan" ?

Will you need volunteers?

tweed

[DTro]

Well it sounds like we are going to be briefed on the plan of attack during our Cat League meeting on Sat. WWG or I will update everyone after that.

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

see ya then Darren.

[Slowhand]

Was just wondering what the status on this mess was....is it still locked-tight?

[wastewaterguru]

It is still locked tight. No progress reports from our contacts with the city of Carver....

Myself or Darren will post if there are any changes to the status.

The rail bridge is completely impassable.

[aanderud]

There's an article in the chaska herald about the bridge / railroad.

http://www.chaskaherald.com/news/county-...t-5-million-106

[WalterHalter]

Why isn't there something posted at the Thompson Ferry landing warning people of this hazzard!

Just last month I had planned to canoe that stretch and pull out at Riverside park.I'm extremely lucky that after I had driven ahead to check out the parking situation . I happened to climb up the berm at the viaduct(ignoring the "No Tresspassing sign") to see if the old tressle was still there.It was pretty shocking to discover a death trap we wouldn't have had a chance of negotiating.I very much doubt I could have paddled out of that jam with the current roaring as it was.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

That is scary man...someone could very well get killed because of that mess.

[DTro]

Something bad is going to happen eventually and that is sad. I've warned dozens of people about the hazzard (mostly canoers).