Just some opinions and insight from an observer. Zebra Mussels, from my previous post on this subject I's like to build on this subject, I never intended to single any one person out, but to give an honest thought on their control. Many of us have and still do fish 2 lakes in one day, and yes this is 1 scenario of possibility for their spread. Now I'd like to point out some more, and please chime in on this one, because I'm sure I've missed some.
Those big ol' boats that water skiers use are one way, many of them have ballast tanks to keep the boat on plane for pulling skiers, knee boards, tubes, and bikes. These are easily aquariums for harboring our little friends. And how many of them check for those veligers or even care. They can haul more indirectly than any livewells, bilges, or trailers.
Next, as many of you know, there's our new immigrants, many are non-English speaking much less able to read English. They can be just as guilty of the things we all take for granted in doing to stop the spread. This is one that I've seen personally at Milford.Doh
As Shane pointed out, the pelicans, which I never would have continued to suspect after watching the video KDWP put out in regards to waterfowl. Makes a guy wonder, doesn't it.
Most of us accept that it's going to get worse and it doesn't have too. How bad do YOU want to stop their spread, what are YOU willing to accept? The "cure" is ugly!!!