Senate Bill 389 repeals the regulated wetlands law which requires a permit from the Department of Environmental Management for wetland activity in a state-regulated wetland, and it has drawn the concern of many residents in Culver, especially since its passage last week in the Senate.
The Culver Town Council members discussed the bill this week stating that it is important to protect the wetlands and other conservation efforts in order to further preserve the natural health of Lake Maxinkuckee.
In a letter penned by Culver Town Council member Rich West, he urged Representative Jack Jordan to oppose the bill citing the preservation of the wetlands and Lake Maxinkuckee which has provided an outlet of recreational activities and a source of economic development, not only to the Town of Culver, but to Marshall County as a whole.
He also mentioned that Marshall County has a Regional Stellar designation with recreational activities promoted on the Yellow River. He pointed to other regional wetlands areas that would be affected if the Bill passes.
The Culver Town Council members agreed to sign the letter and present it to Jack Jordan before Senate Bill 389 comes to a hearing in the House.
In his press briefing Wednesday afternoon, Governor Eric Holcomb stated that he will be discussing the bill further with members and leaders in the General Assembly, as well as stakeholders about the intended and unintended consequences of the bill as he also has concerns.
