Environmental Pig in action on Sylvan Lake

David Henry · #1 12-17-2014, 01:59 PM

With my daughter home from college we thought we would take a drive over to Sylvan lake to see if we should make this coming Saturday a fishing day, we were disgusted to see the mess that was deposited just off shore on the north end of the lake where RR23 (Palm Bay road) enters. I would really like to see this filthy S.O.B. clean up his own mess but what's the chances of that.
I have asked a fellow A.O. member to help me with posting some pictures of what we found so you guys can be on the look out for any similar activity in the area.
It appears that the "PIG" in question used a chainsaw to cut up a bunch of trusses and possibly pallets and dump a gallon or two of used motor oil on the lot to get the blaze going. Needless to say the debris left over is full of nails and those razor sharp cleated plates that are used to hammer the trusses together along with a pool of unburnt oil.
Myself, many locals and tourists use this area in the summer to swim their dogs and let their kids splash about. Countless pleasure boats get launched here as well. I think the mess that has been left will end up in about 3-4 feet of water when the thaw comes, this is real bad news for any bare feet and boat trailers.
It is my intention to try to clean this up as best I can before it gets covered up with snow, the forecast looks fair for Saturday morning so I will be there at 10 AM with a shovel and pail along with a garbage bag or two, looks like a some of the nails etc are frozen in so I will hit them with the tiger torch and see if I can make any headway. If there is anyone who will be out that way with any of those fancy pads for soaking up oil I sure wouldn't mind a few. I hope we can get some of the pictures posted up soon so you can see what's been going on. Best Regards David Henry.

boomstick · #2 12-17-2014, 02:20 PM

hey dave , I will be there on Saturday and will bring some soaker pads for the oil and give u a hand .
someone did the same thing 2 yrs ago in the middle of the road and it was a huge pain picking up the nails so I didn,t blow a tire . would love to catch him in action and get him charged for dumping .

David Henry · #3 12-17-2014, 02:29 PM

Thanks there is a pool of oil that I would just end up chasing around with the shovel, so those pads will sure help. Nice of you to offer a hand I don't think the clean up job will take to long. David.

Jamie Black R/T · #4 12-17-2014, 02:35 PM

good on both of you guys...good karma for you this season!

Talking moose · #5 12-17-2014, 02:41 PM

Slobs. Good on you guys.

TJG · #6 12-17-2014, 05:24 PM

Good on you both. U could try a magnet also, might make things easier.

David Henry · #7 12-17-2014, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the suggestion on the magnet but I don't have a nail picker up thing, we should manage anyway. Good news is that my picture posting friend is going to get some photos up soon so we can be on the look out for similar behavior on these easy access points onto the lake.
If any of you guys happen to see people burning construction materials on any of the lakes please have the presence of mind to take a plate number or at least kick em in the nuts. D.H.

Deo101 · #8 12-17-2014, 06:49 PM

Unfortunately this kind of thing seems common around here. We've had nothing but problems with thieves, vandals etc at work in the area between Sylvan and Lacombe. For the longest time someone was dumping used clothing (likely stolen from drop box) all over the countryside. Lots of theft and property damage by work also.

Zip-in-Z · #9 12-17-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by David Henry

With my daughter home from college we thought we would take a drive over to Sylvan lake to see if we should make this coming Saturday a fishing day, we were disgusted to see the mess that was deposited just off shore on the north end of the lake where RR23 (Palm Bay road) enters. I would really like to see this filthy S.O.B. clean up his own mess but what's the chances of that.
I have asked a fellow A.O. member to help me with posting some pictures of what we found so you guys can be on the look out for any similar activity in the area.
It appears that the "PIG" in question used a chainsaw to cut up a bunch of trusses and possibly pallets and dump a gallon or two of used motor oil on the lot to get the blaze going. Needless to say the debris left over is full of nails and those razor sharp cleated plates that are used to hammer the trusses together along with a pool of unburnt oil.
Myself, many locals and tourists use this area in the summer to swim their dogs and let their kids splash about. Countless pleasure boats get launched here as well. I think the mess that has been left will end up in about 3-4 feet of water when the thaw comes, this is real bad news for any bare feet and boat trailers.
It is my intention to try to clean this up as best I can before it gets covered up with snow, the forecast looks fair for Saturday morning so I will be there at 10 AM with a shovel and pail along with a garbage bag or two, looks like a some of the nails etc are frozen in so I will hit them with the tiger torch and see if I can make any headway. If there is anyone who will be out that way with any of those fancy pads for soaking up oil I sure wouldn't mind a few. I hope we can get some of the pictures posted up soon so you can see what's been going on. Best Regards David Henry.

David's pics for all to see ... just can't believe some nincompoop would do this, unbelievable !

I'll try to get out on Saturday to assist.

Z-z

David Henry · #10 12-17-2014, 07:14 PM

ZIP many thanks for you help with the picture posting I owe you one. Regards David.

huntsfurfish · #11 12-17-2014, 07:20 PM

Good guys doin the clean up! Thank you!

Sad that that kind of stuff goes on!

Zip-in-Z · #12 12-17-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by David Henry

ZIP many thanks for you help with the picture posting I owe you one. Regards David.

Your very welcome ... hope to join you on Saturday.

Z-z

Bobby B. · #13 12-17-2014, 08:01 PM

Good for you guys for the clean up. If we could only prevent this sort of thing before it happens. Sometimes, a confrontation with these slobs is the only way.

Bobby

TJG · #14 12-17-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zip-in-Z

... just can't believe some nincompoop would do this, unbelievable ! Z-z[/SIZE][/B]

Lets ask the kids that tried to burn down shacks, destroyed shanties and robbed ice huts, if they know who would do this!

Walleye101 · #15 12-18-2014, 12:39 AM

Gross

fretman57 · #16 12-18-2014, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TJG

Good on you both. U could try a magnet also, might make things easier.

Nail magnet with handle on wheels is super cheap at Princess auto, worth getting and having.

lakerfisher · #17 12-18-2014, 06:21 AM

That's unbeleivable,, that has to be the worst mess I have ever seen left on a lake. What could possibly be going through an idiots head when they do something like that.. Geez ..

edmhunter · #18 12-18-2014, 06:45 AM

That's just DISGUSTING!

If I lived there I would lend a hand as well! Good on you David, hope you have an amazing ice fishing season!

wildman · #19 12-18-2014, 01:12 PM

anyone catch this guy be sure to delivery many, many kicks to the junk.....with steel toes.....followed by backing over of his junk in the truck.....

spinN'flyfish · #20 12-18-2014, 01:20 PM

Great to see these nice folks do this. I hope it doesn't damage the lake at all

Big Sky · #21 12-18-2014, 01:29 PM

Anybody contact Sylvan Fire Dept or Alberta Environment (or whatever it's called )?

They might have the equipment and expertise to deal with these situations.

Good on everyone who's volunteering to help out.

Kingfisher · #22 12-18-2014, 02:02 PM

Might be worth a call to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources.
I don't know enough about it. Or I'd make the call myself. But if this kind of stuff is going on someone should be held accountable. Those pictures look disgusting. How can someone feel good about doing that? Seriously even the worst person out there has to have some sense of right and wrong.

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Barnes19 · #23 12-18-2014, 02:04 PM

Boggles my mind that someone would think its a good idea to burn stuff like that on a frozen lake. Good on you guys for cleaning it up before its at the bottom of the lake.

Fishslayer99 · #24 12-18-2014, 02:22 PM

It appears that the "PIG" in question

Looks like a good old fashioned "PIG" roast is in order, if anyone can find this outstanding individual I would be happy to skewer that PIG score the flesh, add some marinade, stuff an apple in the mouth and slow roast that sucker!

Good on the volunteers for taking this into their own hands, its a great thing that some wonderful people are willing to clean up after this slob. disgusting and completely un called for behavior on the part of this waste of skin for leaving such a mess, Man I am some p/o'd after seeing those pictures!

Zip-in-Z · #25 12-20-2014, 01:41 PM

Environmental Remediation Project Completed!

We under estimated the amount of time & effort that was required to clean-up this mess, nevertheless, we were done by noon today. We ran out of towels, David was going to try to find some oil absorbent rags/towels and return to soak up the remaining oil. I imagine he will update his tread accordingly.

This is what I did during the last 10 years of my career, our projects were all North of 60, in the high arctic, now retired and enjoying life in Sylvan. I was pleased to help keep our environment clean ... some pics from the jobsite.

Z-z

Evil69 · #26 12-20-2014, 01:51 PM

Nice work guys! Your a fine example of what a true sportsman represents.

outdoors forever · #27 12-20-2014, 02:00 PM

I honestly feel like you guys are heros for doing this.

Well done, and I KNOW you didn't do it to get a pat on the back or recognition, you did it because you love your lake and your nature, and because you care about it. You are true caretakers of your environment, and something we should all strive to be.

Again - HUGE respect to all how helped clean that mess up.

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JohninAB · #28 12-20-2014, 02:09 PM

A tip of my hat to all involved in cleaning up this mess. Fine example of giving a damn about our great outdoors.

Hopefully the person responsible gets caught sooner than later.

Red Bullets · #29 12-20-2014, 02:17 PM

Thank you to the efforts of the reclaimers. Very sad to see that there are still such pigs in such an 'educated' society.

Not to take anything away from what the reclaimers have done, an excellent job, might I suggest one further remediation. Get the ice saws and ice pinchers out and actually remove the contaminated ice in blocks. Flag the area cut out for safety.

Put the ice on tarps with sawdust on shore somewhere. The ice will eventually melt and all contaminants will be contained on the tarps.

Back in the day, before refrigeration alot of block ice was taken from lakes and rivers. The older folks might have such ice tools. A chainsaw would work too but there may be contamination from the chain oil unless vegetable oil is used.

Zip-in-Z · #30 12-20-2014, 02:46 PM

Tks fellas for the positive feedback, your kind words are greatly appreciated ... I'm sure David Henry will provide an update and thank you as well.

Z-z