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2naSalit

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3. Probably still requires maintenance...

Reply to applegrove (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 23, 2026, 08:07 PM

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I don't see a problem with it, natural or man made, it belongs to those who control it. If they charge a fee pay it.

'Others' include the St. Lawrence river where the fees are charged by both Canada and the US.

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