In Baja we were told to use a flat rock and toss it into the ocean. Rivers are much smaller water bodies so you should pack it out. I would be careful of containers that are not biodegradable. All the river agencies are now requiring you to scat systems that do not use plastic bags. They had considerable trouble with plastic bags in legal waste systems. I work for the Forest Service, and have managed river permit systems and boaters so I know it has been a problem. -- MZ > At the risk of bucking conventional wisdom, I wouldn't pack human waste in > my boat for ten days in Mexico, especially since the environmental benefit > would likely be less than simply defecating below high tide (preferred) or > smearing it on a rock (in hot sun, if on a day hike away from the sea). > Burying it on shore not recommended. > visit my website: http://www.mzuschlag.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Mar 16 2002 - 14:35:25 PST
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