RE: [Paddlewise] Kayaking with Zebra Mussels

From: Paul Hayward <pdh_at_mmcl.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:51:57 +1200
> almost certainly futile in the long run however. 

We have a similar situation here in NZ, with a delightfully invasive river
weed called 'rock-snot' (not, perhaps, in scientific circles).

It seems to have been a gift from the Northern Hemisphere - probably on some
trout fisherman's felt-soled river waders - which we have recently banned.
(Closing the stable door...)

When moving between waterways, we are now all washing our kayaks & gear (and
any other road-mobile boats) in solutions of household bleach. Most people
think this is environmental wishful-thinking, as the millions of water fowl
are proving damn hard to train...

Best Regards
Paul Hayward   Auckland, New Zealand
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