The quagga mussel situation just got a lot worse…

[Kelly Ripa]

If I was a betting man I'd say that the amount of information that is about to come their (the water Boards ) way will take the vote past any March 4th meeting....Not to say what the ultimate decision is but the rumor mill from just a few weeks ago had it as a done deal....now as other water boards wake to the news that the killer quagga's are on the loose we can only hope that it settle's a bit and an honest debate about how we can live in harmony with the cleaning procedures vs. closure takes place. Maybe cooler heads will prevail but I'm coming to the meeting either way.

Rip

[Oldschool]

I hate to miss March on Casitas and will be on the lake as much as work allows. I know it sounds like a defeated attitude, just believe they have made up their minds and we are going through the motions. To quote Russ Baggery, board member; " I have clearly in mind they need to protect the water resource over recreational fishing, there can be no other choice". Will try to attend the meeting to add support as a silent observer, if possible.
Tom

[BTB]

Well, I think that we have to keep on trying to come up with a solution that does not involve closing the lakes.

To quote an Eastern philosopher: "Your worries today are your prayers for tomorrow."

I guess that means that we should focus on the possible solutions and get ready for the March 4th meeting with some positive attitude. That's just my way of looking at things.

We will devote another segment of the radio show this Sunday night to finding solutions. John Barron will be our in stuidio guest.

No matter what the decision is, we will continue the discussion looking for a solution that we can live with.

[fishinfool145]

Haven't these mussels been found in some eastern lakes?

How are they handling it??

[Oldschool]

You may want to take the time to read the various links to both Zebra and Quagga mussels posted on this site, lot of info.
A friend of mine was a ranger working the mussel invasion on the Arkansas river lakes; Ouachita, Hamilton and they went throught similar time period of histeria that included boat/trailer wash downs etc. The mussels basically eat themselves out of food and died back on their own. What followed however was a period of the LMB virus that really set them back. LMB virus has also run it's cycle and the fisheries are recovering from both maladies.
Make no mistake, the Quagga mussel problem hasn't reached it's full impact and we need to support efforts, use common sense to resolve the issues and not add to them.
Tom