Why Is Shelvin Rock Access Closed

[walleyed2]

Does anyone know why Shelvin is/was closed? I called the conservation dept and was VERY polite. I was told that the access points are closed when there is structure repair being done. I asked what structure. Then told there was bridge work being done. Then stated there are no bridges on Shelvin (and if there are they are on private property). Then the conservation personnel that I was speaking to hung up on me....I wasn't being argumentative, just inquisitive as I felt that was my right since my/our money goes to pay for access (and her wages)...just totally pissed and still without answers.

[vonreed]

Drive or walk down the the river. It can't be to hard to figure out what's going on.

[smallmouthjoe]

They had plans on putting a concrete boat ramp at that access so maybe that's it. Sorry they were rude to you, no need for that.

[ozarkgunner]

Is the new ramp in? Where are they putting it? I hope it is not where the current take out is as it would be hard to use for any boat.

[RSBreth]

Hope this clears up any confusion:http://www.news-leader.com/article/20130110/LIFE06/301100030/shelvin-ramp-james-river

[ozarkgunner]

Nice. Thanks.

[BATCAB27]

This is awesome. Anybody put a gigging boat in there yet? If so, can you get up or down river very far right now?

[ozarkgunner]

Still closed

[walleyed2]

I just want to thank everyone for answering this question. I really feel that it could have been answered without the "hidden agenda" on the first call, when I asked a simple question..."Can you tell me why the access is closed"? All That had to be said is that we are building an access to the slope."

One call...one answer, but a truthful answer. I just don't get it. I am an OH transplant of over 30 yrs. We don't do the floating on top of the water/non tresspass, then the walking trespass thing there. The bank up to the high water mark is public, but in MO we play these games and in some cases a dangerous game. Our money supports these issues, companies, etc in most cases and still they act as if they need to hide things. Yes we needed a gentler slope, but not a boat launch. But, I do appreciate it all. Just wish that unlike City Utilities in Springfield...where we are owned and operated for the people and by the people, but everything they do is WITHOUT THE PEOPLE, TOTAL CRAP. There was some excavation done on Table Rock and some question about the impact...but our money goes to no answers, poor service, and questionable processes.

I am a very flexible guy that just doesn't do well with deceit, and spending my money on things that you say I have no say so/or need to have no knowledge of...sorry...I am my mother's child.

[ozarkgunner]

I am for the boat launch. It was needed to get a canoe trailer down to the river. A boat ramp is the best access even if you can't use a boat on that section. It avoids erosion.