" Interesting acusition about ICL and the EPA, may explain why they did not come out against chemicals in the lake like many of their members hoped that they would. Hmmm. "

" Yes, education is key. It's amazing that even now, with all the funds that the state has spent on Milfoil that many still think that ALL aquatic plants are milfoil! "

" There's little doubt that the infestations of waterways could be a costly issue for our area, however, it seems to me that "legislating" a generic law isn't going to solve the problem, nor is costly inspection stations. There are too many places to launch crafts in our county, and I doubt the money is there to support all the launches.
I do think that education could be effective. Most boaters, yes, there are always exceptions, care about the waters they boat on. However, most people probably haven't got a clue as to what those mussels and snails look like, nor do they know what should be done to their crafts once out of the water.
I'd like to think that people, once made aware, would take a personal responsibility to make sure their vessel is clean. Education will cost some money, which I would raise from out of state launching fees or call it out of state trailer parking fees. Set up self pay stations where the back of the payticket contain instructions on how to inspect and clean their vessels.

On a similar subject, I'd sure like to see a grass roots, or is that mil-foil roots campaign of rounding up the TONS of weeds that are currently exposed due to low water levels. I'd venture to guess that a good collection of the stuff would go a long way to limiting next year's growth....done without herbicides. "

" The Idaho Conservation League is funded largely by laundered tax money through EPA. While many people approve this connection, many others do not because our money is spent without our consent.The ICL is connected with the League of Conservation Voters, an organization whose reputation is in doubt.

This law might or might not be good but do look at the small print on this story; It was not written by a journalist but by a member of the league. I find that worrysome. "

" All that has to be done is treat this problem like eco-terrorism. We could use the airport inspection system as an example.

Set up inspection stations at every road into Idaho. Search vehicles, boats, trailers, wheel chairs and shoes of every person. Force the washing of every vehicle, walk folks thru shallow disinfectant.

Think of this as a whole new economy. Charge for the inspections and entry into Idaho as well as vehicle washings. Jobs would be created.

This would fit the liberal idea of growing government to solve all problems, spreading the wealth around, and the increase of fees & or taxes.

Or we could just have reps from Idaho congress tell the "gaga mussels", they are banned & face the death penalty should they try illegal immigration.

Or we could follow the county & state govt. treatment of noxious weeds. Require private folks to control noxious weeds on their property, under threat of fine, while letting them grow on public land to re-seed private property. "

" I guess we can look forward to new laws with little common sense it them. And a bunch of "BLOW HARD POLIITICIANS" taking credit for it. It will also have
some stupid TV video accompanying it
on television at tax payers expense. Sorry for the negativity, but history repeats itself!!! That's how it is! "