Nature Enjoys a Vacuum - Reduce Flooding

More than 2000 years ago, Aristotle coined the phrase, “Nature abhors a vacuum.” But in the case of River Grove Park since Beryl, it should be, “Nature enjoys a vacuum.”

Flooded out, sanded in, and still under repair from May flooding and Beryl, humans may be visiting River Grove Park less frequently these days. But nature is filling the void.

Park Still Has Plenty to Offer

The park still has plenty to offer. I drove there today to test some new camera gear and found the park practically deserted.

A few people were using the boardwalk.
The soccer fields and playground were empty.
Disc golf is undergoing major repairs as crews clear dozens of fallen trees (from Beryl).
The main parking lot was virtually empty, thanks to sand blocking the boat dock.

So, I didn’t get the sports action shots I thought I might see. But I got something equally as impressive. Nature…up close and unspoiled.

Instead of water skiers and fishermen, great blue herons and great egrets stalked the shallows at the entrance to the Kingwood Diversion Ditch by the boat dock.

*Great egret dining near the boat dock.*

*As I crept closer, the egret prepared to swallow its catch.* *Note the drop of water dripping from the beak.*

*Farther out in the river, beyond the newly deposited sand bar, a great blue heron staged its own fishing expedition.*

Even though River Grove repairs are far from complete, the park still has much to offer nature lovers.

Dredging Prospects

For now, the boat dock is still open for canoes, kayaks, jet skies, and other smaller watercraft that can get over the sand bar. KSA and the City are currently waiting to hear from FEMA about a possible grant to dredge the mouth of the channel. So enjoy the natural aspects of the park while you can.

Many thanks to the Kingwood Service Association for maintaining this precious gem for all Kingwood residents. Even those with feathers.

Posted by Bob Rehak

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