Hi Sully,.... The major impetus behind this comes from a legitimate need to protect endangered species (Salmonids in particular) who reside downstream from the dam(s). The stream below the dam feeds into the feather River, eventually. Of course, that need might be misplaced in this case.
The population in the surrounding towns weren't overly supportive of the last attempt to poison the lake.... ( to say the least). A lot of business in that area is dependent on fishing/golf/tourism/water . All related to a healthy Lake Davis. I have no real proof of it, but, I suspect that several businesses closed as a direct result of the last poisoning..... The state paid out a large amount of settlement money to locals for damages from the last action.
In view of the fact that Pike have been illegally introduced/stocked into California lakes twice in my lifetime, why hasn't DFG just picked a lake that won't drain into any sensitive watershed and stock them for that group of people who want to fish for 'em I'm sure there is a lake or reservoir somewhere that would serve that purpose.... I'd sure like to fish for 'em.
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