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Dewees Island Webcams During Hurricane Irma

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:September 9, 2017
  • Post category:All/Photos

We installed 2 webcams on the island, roughly 35' or 40' above sea level.  One faces Southeast over the Impoundment (aka Old House Lagon).  The other faces West-Northwest over Chapel…

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Video of the Fish Kill

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:August 14, 2010
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Fish Kill, again

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:August 14, 2010
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We can't tell you how saddened we are to report that the impoundment is again gasping for breath this morning.  The pump was removed last week, and evidently the dissolved…

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Staff Makes Extra Effort to Try to Stop Fish Kill

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:July 29, 2010
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When the island staff arrived on the island this morning, the water surface looked like it was being pelted by raindrops.  The fish were mouthing the water, trying to get…

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Fish Kill possibly averted by rain

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:July 28, 2010
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The short answer is that there are menhaden dying, and only time will tell if the current fish kill will be major or minor.  While it can be amazing for…

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Water Level In Impoundment to be Lowered for Rice Trunk Repairs

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:May 17, 2010
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The Dewees Island POA staff announced that... The Impoundment will be lowered to prepare for repairs on the Rice Trunk .  Repairs will be started on Tuesday, May 18th and…

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Pair of Roseate Spoonbills Spotted in the Dewees Impoundment

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:April 7, 2010
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Mark your calendars.  Judy Fairchild just spotted a pair of roseate spoonbills in the Dewees Impoundment in front of lot 74.  I said, "no way, it's too early."  But then…

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Large Red Drum (Spot Tail Bass) Found in the Impoundment

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:March 24, 2010
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Dewees Alligator Survey Data

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:March 23, 2010
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During the POA Annual Meeting, Lori Sheridan Wilson, the Environmental Program Director, presented a number of interesting facts and updates.  We plan to make several blog posts reiterating the data…

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The Impoundment Is Returning to Normal

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:August 15, 2009
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"The Fish Kill of 2009" seems to be over.  The water levels are low, but within the normal range.  The water level should rise with the higher tides that are…

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