Kelli: Keep Cougar Bay Pilings

Re: Suit filed over Cougar Bay pilings

Kelli Rooks: I like the pilings. They give the area a more rustic, peaceful feeling (could partially be because they deter the jet skis and power boats). They’re also a visible link to Coeur d’Alene’s history, and that makes their preservation important. Maybe others don’t care about keeping the relics of the past around, but I think it’s a shame to destroy them. The fact that they serve as nice nesting spots for the osprey just adds more value to keeping them. The vast majority of the lake is easily accessible to virtually every kind of boat, why not let the pilings remain for those who want a more tranquil lake experience?

Question: Have you spent time on Cougar Bay in a kayak or canoe — or visited the natural wildlife area there?