Saturday, November 15, 2008

Where have all the frogs gone?


Where have all the frogs gone?
Not so long ago 2005, the bull frogs were so loud croaking all night long, and when there was a chance of rain they would harmonize so loudly it sounded like a temple full of chanting monks.There were sooo many green tree frogs too. They were everywhere, on the windows in the banana trees and elephant ears, and now I have one on my kitchen window and 3 geckos we had colonies of geckos and skinks of all ages. I rarely see skinks now. I also noticed the freshwater muscles and crawfish have vanished. It seems to correlate with the herbicide application via airboat and sprayer. The powers that be seem real keen on killing off the cattails, foxtail and willows. This spray also kills the lotus, water lettuce and duckweed. I have also noticed the "treated" vegetation then rots and becomes muck on the sand bottom. I forgot to mention this waterway is a 6,000 acre lake with a stream that feeds a state preserve, this lake was once known as the largest tournament fishing lake for large mouth bass. It also happens to be one of the largest sites for The Bald Eagle. So, how is it that this would occur? The case of the herbicide is that it keeps the waterway open for vessels. However, fish habitat such as duck weed, lotus, and water cabbage are crucial for a healthy habitat. We as citizens and water keepers need to look at the full picture before applying a chemical to a sensitive environment. Pollution is Pollution.

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