Ebonbetta, I certainly don't have the "it's too big to do, take more than we got..." attitude. I just don't think catching fish and removing them from polluted waters is the way to do it. Usually, bottom dredging is the fastest and most efficient way to remove pollutants such as that. However, that in it of itself can cause problems.

I do agree with you that continued dumping is a major problem but has greatly improved since the clean water act. However, I still see dumping of all kinds from septic systems in disrepair to public sewage treatment centers dumping nasty water into our waterways, to people dumping used motor oil down the drain, or tossing old batteries into the trash all the way up to industrial companies illegally dumping highly toxic chemicals.

I volunteer a lot of time in doing clean ups each year and am a member of numerous conservation organizations. I think you will find many other Pond Boss Forum members are also very active in conservation.