Extreme Low Water in Middle McIntyre Creek Pond - August 20, 2013

I think it is time we all have a wake for the death of the middle McIntyre Creek pond, below the Yukon College, and by the blue water treatment building.  Each week the water is lower than the week before, and it will not be long before there is nothing left but a tiny trickle of a creek, and mud flats.

This low water level has definitely affected the water fowl, likely fish, and other life in the creek as well as recreation in the area.  Earlier I heard that Yukon Electric was holding water back for some concrete structure they were building, and stated they would not affect the creek levels.  But how long does it take to build a concrete barrier?  Is it necessary to drain the pond and reduce the Creek for the construction and is this in fact the reason for the low water? 

People, if you are concerned about the low water level shown in these photo, make some calls and start asking questions as to what is happening in this area.  The water is so low that it is very easy for a medium sized dog to walk to the little island, where they had to swim previously.  Ducks are walking where they used to swim.  The Creek itself shows rocks that never were visible before.

We are not only losing a wild life eco system, but a recreation area, and we need to find out what is going on.

If you get any answers, please send an email to friendsofmcintyre@gmail.com