|
 |
| LAKE WILMA CLOSED |
| August 13, 2008 |
 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 8/13/08—The Lake Wilma portion of the Consol Energy land enrolled
in the Pennsylvania Game Commission Farm Game program was closed to the public yesterday until further
notice. Lake Wilma (also known as Blacksville Lake) is a 19-acre lake located in Wayne Township, Greene
County.
According
to Consol Energy, its request to have oversight of structure safety and integrity transferred from the
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to Pennsylvania Dam Safety has not yet been addressed.
MSHA is enforcing its authority and has requested that Lake Wilma be posted as "no trespassing." The exemption
it has proposed would require anyone who is fishing, walking on the dam, or picnicking to be hazard
trained for this site and have appropriate safety gear (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, reflective
vests, and life jackets).
Consol is unable to comply with the MSHA mandate to hazard train and provide safety equipment
for the general recreational public and is forced to close the area to public access. Anglers and boaters
should avoid entrance into the Lake Wilma area. Beginning today, the property will be closed and patrolled
by security.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission plans to discontinue any fish stocking at the lake until this
matter is resolved. |
|
| RELATED
|
|
