Salinity Control Structures

[Smalls]

***Alright, taking a chance that this doesn't get ugly and end up in the Gill Net.***


I know a lot of people on here have their opinions of the management of the weirs and how they affect the fisheries on Calcasieu Lake. What does everyone think of the proposed Salinity Control Structures at Calcasieu Pass in the Coastal Master Plan? This would drop salinities in the system significantly, which means most of the saltwater fisheries present (specks, reds) will most likely move out of the system because it will be too fresh.

Bear in mind, this system was virtually fresh 100 years ago. Cypress trees grew in Turner's Bay and Prien Lake, and only southern Calcasieu lake was viewed as MARGINAL oyster habitat.

So, let's try and keep it clean fellas, I'd like to see this stay here so everyone can have continued input. It's no fun when everything ends up in the Gill Net.