I wondered if you would weigh in on this, ewest. I certainly understand your reluctance to provide specifics, given your profession.
If I am destined to be the first member to have a thread pulled because the topic was deemed too dangerous for public discussion, then I can accept that.
It was my hope that a forward thinking, progressive institution such as PB would be willing to supply input, on a subject that affects every one of us, and perhaps more importantly, will surely have an even greater impact in the future. Obviously, a large percent of members here make their living performing some type of interaction with ponds, or lakes. I understand that. But I would hate to think that this discussion got shelved because of it's possible impact on someone's bottom line. Then again, in today's world it usually all boils down to how much black ink you've got on the books at the end of the year. Perhaps I shouldn't be too surprised.
Maybe I can even turn this to my advantage. In the future, when the rules, regulations, and mandates catch up with us, someone will need to be in a position to supply systems that allow water to escape the spillpipe, while retaining the fish, and remaining relatively blockage free.
I could stick my head in the sand and hope the problem never materializes, or I could get my butt in gear, and start planning for what I consider the enevitable, now.
Nothing wrong with improving MY bottom line along the way. I like black ink, too.
