Please stop trashing Lake Wazee

[john j]

I'm starting a new topic in hope that I can convince other divers to help keep Wazee from getting trashed. Wazee is such an outstanding and special place that we should all treat it with respect so it will stay that way for the future.

I've noticed a lot more damage to the underwater trees lately and lots more junk being put down there. Maybe others will disagree but I think those underwater forests are precious and once the trees are broken, they won't grow back. Please respect them like you would any coral reef. Wazee is an awesome place and we all need to act responsibly to keep it that way.

There also seems to be a fascination with bringing junk toys, trinkets, action figures, porcelin figurines and other assorted garbage underwater. My opinion is that this is all degrading the diving experience and the environment. If I want to see a bunch of crap like that, I can just go to the dump and save all the expense of buying dive gear. If others are so bored with diving that they need to see that stuff to stay interested, then I suggest another hobby. If people saw that stuff on the side of the road, it wouldn't interest them in the least but when it's underwater, suddenly it's fun to look at and play with I guess. Please consider not only halting this activity but actually removing garbage when you see it.

There aren't many places that are as nice as Wazee and we need to try keep it that way. I would appreciate it if you would join me in helping protect the place.

Thank you.