Friday, January 17, 2025

QT... At it again

 QT... At it again


Citizen Complaint 01/16/25

Please accept the following complaint against QT truckstop et-al. 6925 Valley Lake Rd

Cottondale, AL  35453 

33.16967° N, 87.44488° W 
On 01/16/25 I visited the QT new construction site on Valley Lake Road. Mr. Evans should be familiar with this facility. It has been a constant source of violations  since it's inception. Once again they are operating in an unlawful manner by operating without MPDES permit coverage, no Tuscaloosa disturbance permit, no BMP and trespass while creating a disturbance on private property. 

The facility has installed a culvert pipe to divert stormwater runoff from the parking area from flooding nearby residents. The problem is there is no permit and the pipe will terminate in a designated wetland area. As far as I know there is no USACE permit for disturbance in a designated wetland.

This site needs an immediate inspection and a cease and desist placed on them until ALL permit regulations are met.

It should be noted that the city of TUscaloosa was seen with the workers twice yesterday but they took no action to stop the illegal trespass or working without proper permitting. THe city should also be help partially responsible for this.



-- 
John L. Wathen,
Hurricane Creekkeeper
Friends of Hurricane Creek
 
Creekkeeper is a member of 
Waterkeeper Alliance
www.waterkeeper.org
 
Who has the authority to say someone else
 is not being a good steward of the environment?
 
Anyone who notices






Tuesday, January 14, 2025

FOHC Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting.

 FOHC Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting


   It's that time again folks for the Friends of Hurricane Creek annual dinner and membership drive.
Every year we put on a fellowship meeting for our members and people who may be interested in becoming members.  

Hurricane Creek is the Southernmost free flowing stream in the Appalachian mountains. It's filled with scenic beauty year round as well as many historical sites which helped develop Tuscaloosa. Come out and learn about this treasure and let us hear from you about your experiences as well as your vision for Hurricane Creeks future. We invite the entire community to come out and learn about this valuable resource so close to the city. 
First Christian Church

First Christian Church