Lake Wazee Trash or Treasure

[DiveCaptDean]

I realize this is an old article, and am ashamed at myself for not looking at it mcuh earlier. It was nice to hear both sides of this debate as well as input from the Government. I personally loved the "Toys" that were and are still in the lake. I call them "Toys" as to me, the dont qualify as trash. I look at those items as being fun things to look at while blowing bubbles. Now, the moron that decided it would be a good idea todump a few engines..well, book'em. Thats just dumb. I personally dont see a problem with putting some non hazardous items in specific locations to look at or play with. New divers seem to like them, and as long as they are not scattered all over the quarry, thus creating a landfill situation, then I dont see the problem. Then, i fyou were a diver that just didnt like to see it...Damn, its a big quarry, and id bet that it would be really easy to avoid such relatively small sites. Clearly, there needs to be regulation on this topic. None of us want to see our natural, or semi-natural environment destroyed. I just think that the real issues have become clouded. The real issues....
The disposal of real trash..pop cans..paper..and lets not forget the fishing line. The last i checked, you dont get a 180.00 fine for breaking a line while trying to reel in a bass, yet this is far more destructive than some gargoyles and a few pink flamigos. Re the underwater forrests...When will people learn....we cannot go around destroying what will never return once it is lost. If you cannot control your boyancy..dont go through them. you can go around, over, and under. I truly hope i have not offended anyone, as it was not my intention. I think we are really all on the same side in the BIG PICTURE.
Dive Safe
Dean