It's my understanding that rotenone is a natural substance (derived from south American trees, I believe) that interferes with a fish's ability to extract oxygen from water, causing them to suffocate. It is otherwise harmless to acquatic insects, birds, etc., biodegrades quickly, and is relatively inexpensive, hence its appeal to the WDFW.
Kent Lufkin >Does anybody know if rotenone is any danger to dogs, >or any form of life? >The reason I'm asking is this: >Couple years ago while en route to one of my secret >locations where I redistribe fishing gear (notice I >didn't say anything about catching or release) We >stopped a lake on the Columbia, on HWY 97 (I think) >south of OMAK anyway. I used the restroom, the real >reason for stopping. I let my dog out for the same >reason. She loves water, nobody else was around so >she had a great swim. On the way back to the car from >a distance I see this sign that looks like some "vote >for me or Call this number to make a million an hour" >type thing. After getting closer I see the sign saying >that lake has rotenone in it. >There was no sign at the rest room, or at the entrance >off HWY 97, The only sign I saw was the one, which >was not in a very good location. I called fish a game >while in Omak. I was told should be no problem and >thanks for telling us. >BUT THAT DIDN'T answer my question. Does rotenone, >when used correctly pose any health risk to people or >dogs or water fowl or anything else other than the >targeted species? I would like to know. My dog is >fine. > >Thanks >P Horner > > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Find a job, post your resume. >http://careers.yahoo.com
