The Marvin Nichols Reservoir would cause the loss of 200,000 acres of hardwood forest valuable for improving air quality. Post navigation Previous: Previous post: Those promoting the Marvin Nichols Reservoir can use eminent domain to force community members to sell their homes, farms, and land that has been in their families for generations.Next: Next post: Reservoirs are prone to evaporation and this will only increase with a changing climate.