Putting chemicals in candlewood lake would be very detrimental to the ecosystem of the lake. So many fisherman fish candlewood reguarly and enjoy the beautiful lake God has given us. It would be a shame if that was ruined by people who didnt appreciate nature and wanted to turn the lake into a swimming pool. Every weekend durring bass season there is ALWAYS atleast 1 or 2 tournaments on the lake. That fuels the surrounding towns' economies in many ways: the fisherman come from far away to fish candlewood, therefore they will always be buying gas and staying in a hotel. Also, being away from home, all their meals will be from local restaurants. Lastly, all the tournaments held on candlewood give a portion of money to whichever town they launch from.
It is also important to note that fishermen keep a body of water healthy. We are the eyes and ears of any environmental agency. We are very intimate with the lakes we fish and know when the lake is healthy or not. Also we do more to preserve a lake than anyone else who uses the lake. On average fisherman will be more likely to pickup trash out of the water and not litter in the first place. Additionally, every time similar things have been done by a government, nothing good has come from it. It ruins the ecosystem and never really benefits anyone anyway. And finally, candlewood lake is in the top 30 best bass-fishing lakes in the country as well as in the top 20 best bass lakes in the northeast (according to bassmaster.com). It would be a shame to see this lake turned into a swimming pool.
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John Ribera
9 years ago
Putting pesticides in a lake, especially one as small as Candlewood will detrimental to lake, especially the fishery. They did the same thing to Lake lillinonah and killed all the vegetation in the lake. What was once a great fishery still has not recovered to what it used to be. If you want to control the milfoil use harvesters around swimming areas and marinas. Also do a better job of controlling the fertilizer runoff from all the homes wan large lawns on the lake.
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Mike capaldi
9 years ago
Too many of our waters are being ruined by poison... stop it now...
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John Carey
9 years ago
I have seen the negative impact on fish and wildlife caused by these poisons. To try and claim tbe impact is minimal is a lie. The loss of a great fishery will impact commerce in tbe area.
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Chris Brown
9 years ago
Don't poison the water and the eco system inside of Candlewood Lake.
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Loring Tamaro
9 years ago
Don't poison such a tremendous smallmouth fishery!
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Bryan Smadbeck
9 years ago
Not cool
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Not in favor of poisoning the lake.
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Andy chase
9 years ago
Don't kill out fish
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Jason Depot
9 years ago
Don't ruin candlewood!
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Steve Cuzzi
9 years ago
Putting poison in this lake is by far the worst trade deal to happen in the history of candlewood lake, maybe ever
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joan lehach
9 years ago
I have a home on the water in Shelter Cove and oppose the project. As a physician I understand the dangers of herbicides to both humans and wildlife. Last year the residents of the cove privately harvested the Mill foil and I worked quite well with the added benefit of mulch for the club house. Many states disagree with the EPA including NY and have restricted and or banned the use of Diquat and Cu. Please reconsider, slow down and find another safer solution.
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Edmond Allegretto
9 years ago
I've seen what chemical weed control can do to negatively disrupt the balance of a body of water. I agree that all parties of interest should be consulted in order to achieve a equtable and desired outcome.
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Mark Murphy
9 years ago
The fishing there is outstanding; let's keep it that way!
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William Shaw
9 years ago
Don't destroy our lakes with pesticides !!!!!
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Pete Anderson
9 years ago
The best management practices come from the involvement of all interested parties. Treat all of Candlewood's users fairly, striking a balance and not riding roughshod over everyone else.
Putting chemicals in candlewood lake would be very detrimental to the ecosystem of the lake. So many fisherman fish candlewood reguarly and enjoy the beautiful lake God has given us. It would be a shame if that was ruined by people who didnt appreciate nature and wanted to turn the lake into a swimming pool. Every weekend durring bass season there is ALWAYS atleast 1 or 2 tournaments on the lake. That fuels the surrounding towns' economies in many ways: the fisherman come from far away to fish candlewood, therefore they will always be buying gas and staying in a hotel. Also, being away from home, all their meals will be from local restaurants. Lastly, all the tournaments held on candlewood give a portion of money to whichever town they launch from. It is also important to note that fishermen keep a body of water healthy. We are the eyes and ears of any environmental agency. We are very intimate with the lakes we fish and know when the lake is healthy or not. Also we do more to preserve a lake than anyone else who uses the lake. On average fisherman will be more likely to pickup trash out of the water and not litter in the first place. Additionally, every time similar things have been done by a government, nothing good has come from it. It ruins the ecosystem and never really benefits anyone anyway. And finally, candlewood lake is in the top 30 best bass-fishing lakes in the country as well as in the top 20 best bass lakes in the northeast (according to bassmaster.com). It would be a shame to see this lake turned into a swimming pool.
Putting pesticides in a lake, especially one as small as Candlewood will detrimental to lake, especially the fishery. They did the same thing to Lake lillinonah and killed all the vegetation in the lake. What was once a great fishery still has not recovered to what it used to be. If you want to control the milfoil use harvesters around swimming areas and marinas. Also do a better job of controlling the fertilizer runoff from all the homes wan large lawns on the lake.
Too many of our waters are being ruined by poison... stop it now...
I have seen the negative impact on fish and wildlife caused by these poisons. To try and claim tbe impact is minimal is a lie. The loss of a great fishery will impact commerce in tbe area.
Don't poison the water and the eco system inside of Candlewood Lake.
Don't poison such a tremendous smallmouth fishery!
Not cool
Not in favor of poisoning the lake.
Don't kill out fish
Don't ruin candlewood!
Putting poison in this lake is by far the worst trade deal to happen in the history of candlewood lake, maybe ever
I have a home on the water in Shelter Cove and oppose the project. As a physician I understand the dangers of herbicides to both humans and wildlife. Last year the residents of the cove privately harvested the Mill foil and I worked quite well with the added benefit of mulch for the club house. Many states disagree with the EPA including NY and have restricted and or banned the use of Diquat and Cu. Please reconsider, slow down and find another safer solution.
I've seen what chemical weed control can do to negatively disrupt the balance of a body of water. I agree that all parties of interest should be consulted in order to achieve a equtable and desired outcome.
The fishing there is outstanding; let's keep it that way!
Don't destroy our lakes with pesticides !!!!!
The best management practices come from the involvement of all interested parties. Treat all of Candlewood's users fairly, striking a balance and not riding roughshod over everyone else.
It will ruin the ecosystem
Say no to poisoning candlewood lake
Save CW
Keep toxic poison out of our lakes and water.