Resident urges Decatur to remove garbage from exposed Lake Decatur bed as drought lowers levels
A Decatur resident described extensive litter and hazardous debris on the exposed lakebed and urged the city to coordinate cleanups; councilmembers suggested volunteer coordination and noted access challenges for boats in shallow areas.
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During the public comment period, Jason Martin of 741 Shorewood Drive described a growing problem as Lake Decatur’s water level has dropped: acres of exposed lakebed revealing decades of debris, including steel barrels, tires, a television, scrap metal and broken glass.
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