"Well I was on the island for a few days (usually spend 2-4 days a week with PoPs) and my son Nick came up with my grandson Kingston (4) and we had 4 generations of male bonding. Nick asked PoPs why is the river so clear and there is no more grasses…"

"I've lived on the river for 12 years and when I first arrived there was a lot of grass full of shrimp and crabs and baby fish. Now it's bare. I'm not so sure the run off is a problem here because there aren't many homes and…"

"Good point. The grass flats are an important part of the ecosystem and have been diminishing significantly. The number of boats and sand bar parties where grass flats used to be don't help either. I am a native floridian and wish I could go…"

"My PoPs has lived on VIP Island going on 33 years and the lack of runoff has surly helped but the damage done by the clammers years ago has steadily taken it's toll as the grass beds our baits flourished in and took refuge in are all but gone…"

"It happens during the winter months when there is lack of rain and therefore lack of run-off that brings fertilizers and pesticides into the river. I have not seen it clear since the fish kill due to record cold a few years ago."

"Hi Fred, I know those instant water heaters and they work good.  If you have a generator, that is the best way to go.  Willy"