It has come to our attention that the DOT is actively spraying herbicides along primary and secondary roads throughout the county. This non-selective spraying has killed a multitude of wildflowers which pose no threat to the roads or the people who drive them. Most of these roadways run along runs, rivulets, streams and rivers. Due to the terrain of this county, runoff carries this herbicide directly into the watershed. Tucker County depends on tourism for a large part of its economy, people come and expect to enjoy its natural beauty. Dead wildflowers are not beautiful. This county needs a moratorium against the thoughtless and non discriminant killing of roadside wildflowers.
I am requesting the type of herbicide, application rate and areas to be sprayed. It is vitally important the citizens of Tucker County know what is being sprayed and entering our watersheds.
Dave Ruediger
Retired Biology Teacher and Concerned Citizen