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Rogers Responds to Delay on Lake Cumberland

Statement

Date: Jan. 30, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment

U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (Ky-05) released the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a delay in raising the water level on Lake Cumberland to 723 feet this summer to protect the Duskytail Darter, a federally endangered fish.

"First and foremost, I want lake enthusiasts to know that Lake Cumberland will still be available for boating and fishing this summer with an attractive pool level, above 700 feet. However, continuous delays on the Wolf Creek Dam project have created costly inconveniences for the tourism industry in and around Lake Cumberland for nearly a decade and this is disappointing to say the least. I expect the endangered fish to be cared for as quickly as possible, so the lake can be raised an additional 20 feet this summer. I have requested regular updates from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure there are no additional delays."


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