At 12:02 AM 4/23/98 -0400, Wynne Eden wrote: > >Here's the question: what techniques (camping/paddling) can we use to >minimize the impact we have? Should we use subdued colors, carry out our >wastes (I don't mean trash!), what? How far can/should we go to ensure we >take only pictures and leave only ripples from our paddles? > The Maine Island Trail Association advocates carrying out human waste when camping on islands. It took me several years to get to where I was comfortable with this and had the right equipment but I was finally able to do it and find that it works and is easier than digging holes in the ground. It's also a lot more environment-friendly on Maine islands with very shallow soil. Bill Ridlon Southern Maine Sea Kayaking Network *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Apr 25 1998 - 15:19:05 PDT
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