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Officials say federal review delaying debris-catching device for Leesville Lake; county seeks to expedite
Summary
A board member reported that a planned debris-capturing device at the mouth of the Pig River on Leesville Lake faces an 18-month Coast Guard study requirement; county and regional parties met with Rep. McGuire’s office and AEP to press for a faster review amid reports of 700–800 tons of debris removed monthly.
A supervisor told the Bedford County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 that efforts to install a debris-catching device at the mouth of the Pig River on Leesville Lake have been delayed by a new federal review requirement and that local officials are seeking help to speed the process.
The supervisor said a joint meeting was held with U.S. Rep. McGuire’s office, the Leesville Lake Association, the TLAC executive director and four…
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