More on rock snot and other invasives

April

A bunch of folks came to the state’s White Pond multiple use area in Kent yesterday to talk about didymo (a.k.a. rock snot) and other invasive species. You can read about that here.

Along with the concerns about rock snot, there was also an overall worry for the threats posed by invasive species overall to the area’s waterways and aquatic life. One way the state Department of Environmental Conservation is trying to combat that is by having anglers sort of clean up after themselves.

At White Pond, the agency’s erected a “Nuisance Invasive Species Disposal Station.” See the photo. It’s a place where anglers can dispose of any nasty plants or animals (think Eurasian watermilfoil or zebra mussels) clinging to their boats, tackle or other equipment.

Last but not least, as today’s story mentions, Sen. Chuck Schumer is seeking more money for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s work on aquatic invasive species. He wants to add $15 million to the $5 million already in place. Some of that money would come to New York to help with the rock-snot battle.

In the meantime, anglers are being asked to follow the tips below to prevent the spread of rock snot. (Why say didymo when you can say rock snot, I always say.)

This entry was posted on Thursday, April 9th, 2009 at 11:36 am by Mike Risinit.
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