The differences in the density, diversity and health of the aquatic and
shoreline vegetation since nutria have been reduced is apparent. I would
imagine that there has also been an improvement in water quality as well but
have not specifically looked at this.
Rob Denkhaus
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Scharpf
> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 4:36 PM
> To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> Subject: Re: NANFA-- roasted louisiana nutria
>
>
> Nutria are decimating the Eastern Shore of Maryland. They're
> so common we
> even got 'em in Baltimore City!
>
> Chris Scharpf
> Baltimore
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