|
|
Post by phishphinder on Apr 17, 2009 22:06:27 GMT -5
Did anyone read the newspaper article about the wind turbine for the Cole School pond to help generate electricity for an aerator. They plan on stocking the pond. I believe that some members in the past had a demonstration at the school. One more thing for us to pursue. This could be a great teaching tool for the kids. To the board.
|
|
|
|
Post by rstaight on Apr 18, 2009 6:55:50 GMT -5
A few years ago Les Booth and myself was at Cole for the third grade class Pond Day. It was raining so we had to move everything inside. Les looked at the pond and by his discription the pond was a mess. NO airation, over populated, and overgrown with plant life. He even mentioned an oder.
At the end of the day we were having a question and answer period with the class and one of the teachers asked what was needed to improve the pond. Airation and selective harvest was two of the items that were mentioned.
They didn't let anyone fish it through the year because of liability issues.
I will bring this up also at the May board meeting but the school board can be a tough nut to crack. However, if we can get kids interested in fishing and get them outside and away from video games it is worth another try.
|
|
|
|
Post by flyfishingpastor on Apr 18, 2009 19:23:37 GMT -5
I read the story with interest. I was happy to see them give it another try WITH aeration, hand-in-hand with proper management; it could be a great mini bio-sphere to teach aquatic biology on - an aquatic lab on the grounds. On the other hand, I'm not sure how one introduces "selective harvest" as a viable management tool to the school board who DOES have to balance liability issues AND poor behavior from some of our fellow "users of the resource."
Pat
|
|
|
|
Post by krebsie on Apr 19, 2009 8:13:02 GMT -5
I'm not really sure that this is a true liability issue. I'm thinking that it is more of a perceived issue with the board. Indiana State Law "Landowner Liability Law" 14-22-10-2.5. Safety not assured - Liability not assumed - Hunting, fishing, or trapping. This says that you cannot be held liable for any injury to someone who is, with or without permission, on your property for the purpose of hunting fishing or trapping, unless you do something malicious and or illegal to cause injury. The law does not specify whether or not this pertains to only private property or if it covers corporation or state owned properties. I will find out the answer this week. If this law covers the Cole property then giving the board members a copy of the law should make this a doable project.
If anyone would like a copy of this law let me know and I'll get you a copy!
Krebsie
|
|
|
|
Post by barryl on Apr 19, 2009 10:18:03 GMT -5
Yes I would like a copy and I may be able to get an answer to your question. Barryl
|
|
|
|
Post by flyfishingpastor on Apr 19, 2009 13:49:05 GMT -5
Perhaps any liability or safety concerns would be largely those of uninvited (therefore unknown) persons on the same property used by often unaccompanied minors (on playgrounds)?
Pat
|
|
|
|
Post by trent on Apr 20, 2009 11:12:24 GMT -5
www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009904170325Here is the link to the article. I don't get a paper delivered, but read it online almost everyday. I missed this one, however. If the club (or individuals from the club) were to do something with the elementary school, what would that look like?
|
|
|
|
Post by krebsie on Apr 20, 2009 18:10:49 GMT -5
I made some phone calls today to the IDNR and to the Law Enforcement Division and then to ..... Finally got an answer. Landowner Liability Law pertains to Landowner, period. State, Corporate, Private, Organization... the officer I talked to said that the Landowner Liability Law was exactly that, Any Landowner. So If you desire to Hunt, fish, and or trap the Land owner cannot be held liable for any injury to you unless a malicious or illegal act has occurred on that property.
|
|
