What do you do when data shows the streams in your State are contaminated with E Coli?

[bilby]

The ranchers can claim it isn't from cows all they like. We all know it's bullshit.

 

[thebeave]

I see what you did there.

 

[Bronzeage]

Sure, it's just speculation. I've never been to Wyoming, so cows and water there may be different than Louisiana. Chemistry and the laws of hydrology may not work the same way. There may be some unknown western fungi which hosts e.coli and has yet to be identified by science. Who knows, since it's all speculation.

While we're speculating, what do you think the chances are I've heard all these arguments before? If you had to speculate about the cause of high concentrations of e.coli in the water of Louisiana rivers and streams, would you speculate it was cows, or some other source?

OK, I give up. Uncle. The e-coli is, for sure, from cows. Now excuse me, I have a pizza in the oven.

Be sure to wash your hands.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

This has been a recognized problem in my state for quite sometime. It's part of the balance between the uses of public resources. Dairy farmers want to let effluent run off their pastures an into streams. Swimmers and sports fishermen want to access the water without undue health hazards. Who has the greater right?

It is the cows. If a housing development were dumping the exact amount into the streams, they would be shut down immediately. There's really no need to wonder whether it's mice or deer. It's just a matter of deciding who wins and who loses.

There has to be a balance between development and wilderness. People simultaneously want to live in nice houses, but don't want our forests cut down or mines digging up the ground for metals, cement, etc. Everyone has to give and take.

If you have evidence its primarily the cows dumping the e coli, then please post it. Otherwise, you're just speculating.

No time to post evidence. Grab the burning torches. Us liberals have cows to burn!

 

[bilby]

There has to be a balance between development and wilderness. People simultaneously want to live in nice houses, but don't want our forests cut down or mines digging up the ground for metals, cement, etc. Everyone has to give and take.

If you have evidence its primarily the cows dumping the e coli, then please post it. Otherwise, you're just speculating.

No time to post evidence. Grab the burning torches. Us liberals have cows to burn!

Woo-Hoo! BBQ! Who's bringing the beer?