06-06-2011, 12:35 PM
Bob, I'm not trying to argue with you. I am opposing the USFWS and their changing policy without scientific study which demonstrates a need. The ladies at the refuge agreed with me that most of the grebes on Lake Lowell nest in willows. I can post photos taken on Lake Lowell last week of grebe nests floating in the willows if you want. The point is that we are going to lose all the fishing on the south side of Lake Lowell if we don't fight them. The refuge manager has only been here for a bit over a year. She and the other two ladies are going to decide if you get to fish the south side of Lake Lowell or not.
There is no problem with Western Grebes on Lake Lowell.
There is no lack of, or problem with, smartweed on Lake Lowell.
They do not need to change policy concerning these items, as they are not endangered, threatened, or concerned in any way.
I should add that this is the typical "compromise" that the government uses. They offer nothing to you, but you are willing to give up some of your fishing rights to appease the government. They do not need to close the smartweed at any time. It is unnecessary. They cannot show any problem with grebes or smartweed. If you want to compromise and give up to the grebe, let them have their "historic" nesting areas only.
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There is no problem with Western Grebes on Lake Lowell.
There is no lack of, or problem with, smartweed on Lake Lowell.
They do not need to change policy concerning these items, as they are not endangered, threatened, or concerned in any way.
Quote:My suggestion is that they close the area after the emergence of the smartweed when the Grebe begin nesting and open it back up after nesting. He liked the suggestion. I can tell you right now, we are not going to win over the Grebe. They are getting top priority.
I should add that this is the typical "compromise" that the government uses. They offer nothing to you, but you are willing to give up some of your fishing rights to appease the government. They do not need to close the smartweed at any time. It is unnecessary. They cannot show any problem with grebes or smartweed. If you want to compromise and give up to the grebe, let them have their "historic" nesting areas only.
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