KINGSTON -- Thousands of people use the levee in Kingston every day, many appreciating the 16-mile-long structure that runs along the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County and the beauty of the fall nature that surrounds it.
“I like to come out for the exercise. You know, I’m retired with a bad heart so the doctor says do some walking and everything, so I’m out here every day,” said Ron Balara.
But county officials are concerned because some of the people who use the levee damage parts of it.
“When you have vehicles that are doing 360s on the levee, they're tearing up the turf, that's something that we're responsible for and that we have to repair,” said Chris Bellman of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority.
So now the county is installing about 200 "No Trespassing" signs at the bottom of the levee and grassy areas.
It's something people who use the levee say is a good idea to protect it.
“You're not supposed to be out here with the snowmobiles and ATVs and stuff. It's just for walkers and joggers,” Balara said.
County officials have already sought damages against people who have ruined parts of the levee, and they believe the signs will help authorities prosecute vandals even easier.