Re: [Paddlewise] Dave's Spot: Angst about "Sharing"

> From: Keith Kaste <kkaste_at_slip.net>

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> communicating on this medium means that we are all "on line".  What we need to
> do is share real information, not get lost in the emotion.  We need to know
> what species are the most at risk and why.  We need to know this about every
> wildlife habitat we visit, from the most accessible public boat ramps to the
> untouched frontiers.  And we need to get this information out to the other
> people who visit these places.  We need to get smart, not defensive.  If the

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> limits just isn't going to happen for the most part.  I think this pooling of
> information can take place on the net through a kind of super web page.  People
> would not be required to sort through tons of disjointed material.  Instead it
> might be something a little bit like Map Quest.  You would input the
> coordinates for your proposed wilderness visit and you would receive a report
> telling you what to look out for.  Maybe such a web site could be sponsored by
> REI and the other major recreational equipment suppliers.  The net is all about
> information, and information is what we need here.
>
>    One guy says if a bird flies off its perch (or a seal slips off its rock)
> when you paddle by it's a gross environmental violation.  Another guy says it's
> no big deal.  It's just opinion unless you have facts.


This is an excellent suggestion!  I will even volunteer to set up a clickable 
world map on the PaddleWise website where paddlers that will be paddling to 
a particular area can click on that location and bring up info on the area.  
I *will* need help, though.  I can find out some of the info, but the more 
of you that let me know what species are endangered in your area, nesting 
habits, environmentally sensitive issues for a particular area, etc., then 
the more info that can be included.  

For instance, I know that they ask folks to please not tread on the 
delicate sea oats and cordgrass on Horn Island (Gulf of Mexico) which aid 
in preserving the islands.  Also, there are areas marked off which should 
not be entered due to the nesting ospreys.  

This is a GREAT idea, Keith, and one where anyone that wants to get can
involved by simply providing the info.  I *like* it! :-) 

Cheers,

Jackie

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