He’s trying to help the people of this community preserve their heritage. His role is a leader in the battle to save Turkey Creek. In order to help save the town, he decided to fill out an application to ask for his and others’ homes to become a part of the National Register of Historic Places. He invited representatives of the local and state government to attend a town meeting and talk to people who live in the community. One of the things they discuss is the disregard for the wetlands and their environmental purpose. Wetlands are important for proper drainage. However, many in the government are just interested in progress, not believing this is true. Flooding from the river destroys some communities.