Kelly,
Ok, "last resort" did not accurately convey my thoughts. I think that people have lost patience and tend to want whatever will give them the quickest or cheapest resolution to their problems.
I guess the point I was trying to make is based on my desire not to use Herbicides unless I don't have any other "reasonable" options.
Now, I am not as single minded as Howard "The Dirt Doctor" Garrett!
For me, I am just willing to spend more money and more time on a non chemical solution.
I do agree with you that "...any remedial action that produces a rapid and drastic alteration in an aquatic ecosystem" can cause more damage than benefit.
I just prefer not to use herbacides and encourage others to do the same.
Cheers,
JW
