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Resident warns of fish die-off at Meriban Wetlands and urges stormwater changes
Summary
A resident told the council about a recent massive fish die-off at Meriban Wetlands and urged the city to consider stormwater diversions, aeration (a $3,500 windmill aerator), and volunteer stewardship to help recharge the aquifer and reduce algae blooms.
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, Draper resident Justin Helmingdorf (speaker 10) reported a large fish die-off at Meriban Wetlands and urged the city to investigate whether the aquifer is failing to recharge.
Helmingdorf said the spring pond feeding the wetlands was "about 4 feet below where it should be" and suggested several responses including diverting additional stormwater, drilling a well, or installing a windmill aerator (he estimated a cost around $3,500) to increase oxygen and reduce algae. He also suggested volunteer and youth involvement to make the site a living classroom and help with acorn and habitat restoration.
Council thanked him and said staff would follow up with stormwater and relevant departments to assess the concerns and possibilities for mitigation.
