08-26-2004, 02:43 PM
Dave:
The problem w/ discussing it in a public forum is that enviro nuts and terrorist like PETA use it as an excuse to put forth their agenda; vegatarianism.
As you say, not all bodies of water are polluted. In fact, the majority are just fine. People need to investigate what the quality/condition of a particular lake or river is and decide for themselves whether to use it for recreation or eat the fish that inhabit it.
There is a distinct lack of interest by the public. So many have an attitude of complacency and assumes that someone else (local or state water managers) will protect them. There is so much information available regarding water quality, water borne virsuses, etc., and very few individuals have any knowledge of it. But boy, if any of them contract a disease or virsus they immediately blame the overseeing agency. It's the public's fault for not availing themselves of the information and demanding something be done; e.g., Brauning and Calaveras Lakes in San Antonio.
JF
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The problem w/ discussing it in a public forum is that enviro nuts and terrorist like PETA use it as an excuse to put forth their agenda; vegatarianism.
As you say, not all bodies of water are polluted. In fact, the majority are just fine. People need to investigate what the quality/condition of a particular lake or river is and decide for themselves whether to use it for recreation or eat the fish that inhabit it.
There is a distinct lack of interest by the public. So many have an attitude of complacency and assumes that someone else (local or state water managers) will protect them. There is so much information available regarding water quality, water borne virsuses, etc., and very few individuals have any knowledge of it. But boy, if any of them contract a disease or virsus they immediately blame the overseeing agency. It's the public's fault for not availing themselves of the information and demanding something be done; e.g., Brauning and Calaveras Lakes in San Antonio.
JF
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