LDWF meeting to talk about Big Lake Oysters

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by T-TOP

Yes, that's what it was last year. That is the minimum. Anything other that that will be a stoppage of oyster harvest. Which is what probably needs to happen.

I tend to agree. But more restrictive regulations are a hard sell when the stock assessment data shows an INCREASE in oyster stocks from 2013 to 2014.

The stock assessment data puts us in the position of gently educating regarding the importance of habitat and ecosystem services in hopes of opening people's eyes toward the need to rebuild significant and sustainable large oyster reef complexes throughout both the E and W sides of the lake.

The sky isn't falling, and overzealous claims that it is damage credibility in future policy discussions.