There is one neighbor along Cold Springs Drive, in Neighborhood 7, that all of the residents seem to know. But this neighbor seems to be a controversial figure.
In fact, this “neighbor” seems to be “swamped” with rumor.
According to Huntley officials, this neighbor serves a special purpose.
“The area identified as Plot Number 7 is a wetland. It is a storage area for water,” said Charles Nordman, Director of Development Services at Huntley.
Wetlands are defined as areas that are covered in water for at least one season. They’re often full of plants we typically associate with wet, swampy, boggy areas. These plants (ferns, sedges, and rushes) love soils that are saturated with water.
Teri Wilson said, “Some do not like the one on Cold Springs in Neighborhood 7. Some say natural and some believe it was created by Del Webb.”
Inland wetlands may store water during floods and slowly release it to downstream areas, lowering flood peaks in the area. Wetlands act as natural water filters. When runoff from natural and man-made processes pass through, wetlands can have a neutralizing effect.
Esther Ettinger Bell said, “I always thought it was the ugliest thing. I was told by a resident it was originally full of trees and the builder used it to collect water. I guess by law they had to have someplace for runoff. Eventually, the trees died of course. It’s so shallow that it has dried up several times.”
Bryan Manke gave some more insight into the use of that parcel of land before Sun City.
“Yes, the pond was part of my grandfather’s farm, it also was where cattle were buried after slaughter or just death,” he said.
If wetlands are in between an agricultural zone and a freshwater ecosystem, fertilizer runoff and other farm waste are absorbed by the wetland. By the time the water reaches a lake or stream, there isn’t enough waste left that can poison freshwater ecosystems.
Kyle Van Der Meer said, “It is possibly the healthiest most biodiverse area in our community. Left that way intentionally it has provided important refuge for animals, insects, and plants. If that is ugly then I am not sure what you find pretty.”
Some residents care more about what a wetland does than what it looks like.
Nancy Gebhardt said, “Wildlife doesn’t always look pristine. Sometimes it looks natural. And the marsh is a natural area and so it shall remain. What a great job Del Webb did when they designed Sun City to have both natural and landscaped areas. It’s inspiring to see nature and nurture side by side as we enjoy it here.”
Of course, if anyone has a specific concern, they can report it.
Nordman said, “If there are any maintenance concerns or specific concerns, they should be directed to Sun City Association.”
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