[Paddlewise] Group Paddling/Was Get together

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>
> Hubris, hubris!  Anybody recall what sea kayaking around Loreto (Sea of
Cortez)
> was like before it got overrun?  Anybody concerned about that happening on
> their home paddling area?
>
> --
> Dave Kruger
> Astoria, OR

hi Dave,

On the Eastern Shore of Maryland,
examples:

1) Eco-Tourism: Tidal fresh water swamp loaded with wildlife. started to be
overcrowed on weekends. so kathy and i did the float on a wednesday... no
wildlife? i suggest that a group has recently been down the creek. at the
other end we see a tour bus at the local canoe/kayak shop.

2) State Tax Money: MD has some of the highest tax rates in the US and big
budge surplus, so funds are available to construct Paddling Trails. To make
public away, well known eco-writer makes the trip and writes article in
widely circulated newspaper... his suggestion: statewide Paddle Boat
Regristration so that padddlers can have a larger voice in state politics.

fortunately Eco-Tourism and Paddle Trails tend to concentrate folks into
specific areas... so there are still some areas that are somewhat more
natural....

bye bye bliven

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