Re: [Paddlewise] The Ocean is Big, Our Impact Bigger

From: malisle <malisle_at_island.net>
Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 06:53:12 -0700
Thanks, Dave, for the idea of a brochure.  I'm a freelance writer but - duh! - never
thought of that.  It could be updated periodically as more knowledge was added.  I
also appreciate Bruce McC's warning that simply alerting people to sensitive areas -
and encouraging
them to act responsibly -  can bring on the hordes, many of whom aren't responsible.

Which brings me to something else I'd like input on.... say there is a small rubbing
beach which gets orcas during the summer - not daily, not on a schedule of any sort -
but often enough to be notable and exciting.  It also has fairly easy access, both by
car and by boat.  In writing this brochure - or any other guidebook for that matter -
is it better to mention it and include reasonable guidelines for behavior - or
downplay or ignore it?  This has repeatedly come up within our local tourism group.

I  get the idea I'm asking some pretty responsible people here, so I'd like to know:
what would you guys do?

Regards,

Mary Murphy
Malcolm Island Inn






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