Lots of talk these days about stripping the budget of the EPA... some would even nix the agency altogether.
Since swimming in polluted water is certainly a safety issue, I think this is a topic that should transcend politics (but what do I know?)
Should USMS add a statement of support for a healthy aquatic world to the mission?
As one who spends a hell of a lot of time in bodies of water that were much more compromised two decades ago than they are today, its easy to guess where I stand. Much progress has been made toward restoring the health of our waterways, but there is a long way to go.
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what race director do you imagine would have the resources to do comprehensive labs before an event?
Water testing isn't difficult. The Surfrider Foundation will help anyone. It is not a comprehensive lab.
In San Diego, the County Department of Health is quite pro-active. I have asked them to test and they have done it for free. If the county wishes to charge, the for-profit event should absorb the fee. It should be part of the permit process.
The problem is that agencies (state and local), and event organizers don't want to know the results. I understand the concern. It is money.
what race director do you imagine would have the resources to do comprehensive labs before an event?
Water testing isn't difficult. The Surfrider Foundation will help anyone. It is not a comprehensive lab.
In San Diego, the County Department of Health is quite pro-active. I have asked them to test and they have done it for free. If the county wishes to charge, the for-profit event should absorb the fee. It should be part of the permit process.
The problem is that agencies (state and local), and event organizers don't want to know the results. I understand the concern. It is money.
