Issue report

Shoreline

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Reported by:
Justina Dacey
About this Location

Fishweir Creek : Site of the old Commander Apartments

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Don lohman reported to riverkeeper, lisa rinaman (via email) that there was a massive flow of dirt going into fishweir creek from the old commander apts. worksite. the silt screens seemed to have been overrun as well as the yellow turbidity curtains. approximately 40 yards of yellow plastic was torn away and is still on the property in front of the old commander apartments. don is a resident of this area and recently reported another silting incident a few weeks prior near the bridge.
Weather

Yes, large storm the day prior

Have you seen this before?

Yes

Have you notified any other agencies?

Reported to 630-CITY and online

Issue history

  • 2017-08-10 - 10:12:00

    Shoreline reported to St. Johns Riverkeeper : St. Johns Riverkeeper team by Justina Dacey.

  • 2017-08-10 - 11:27:00

    Justina Dacey is currently investigating this issue.

  • 2017-08-10 - 16:28:00 Justina Dacey commented

    Shannon investigated the site and took photos. Don called 630-CITY, SJRK reported via 630-CITY online form. I emailed and called Jayne Parker, Environmental Specialist asking if anyone will be inspecting the site soon. Terry Carr responded and said he would have Jayne contact us as soon as she knows. Update: Jayne will be meeting Don Lohman tomorrow morning to inspect the site from his property. SJRWMD have been notified of the issue and will be investigating as well.

  • 2017-08-22 - 08:52:00

    Justina Dacey has closed this issue.

    A report from 630-CITY: City of Jacksonville Service Request 2017-5030021 Closed Upon a visual inspection yesterday it was concluded that the construction site along Woodmere Creek is in compliance with the designated requirements. The yellow turbidity curtains have been corrected, in addition to further preventative measures along the shoreline have been taken to prevent any further sediment from leaving the premises. Also, the large dirt piles not being actively used have been covered. We will continue to monitor this site for any further issues.