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6.23.08
Maine's Cleaner - And More Annoying - Environment
Thanks to a cleaner
environment, Maine's black fly population is surging, according to
an article in today's Boston Globe.
The annoying insects
that are often seen as a curse by hikers and paddlers are becoming more
abundant, states the report, because Maine's rivers and streams are
cleaner today than in years past, providing ideal breeding grounds for
the flies. The article stated that when the rivers were filled with
contaminants, only the hardiest flies were able to breed in them.
Despite the
annoyance, Maine officials say they won't mess with nature to provide
any relief from the flies, as a clean environment with annoying pests is
preferable to a contaminated, fly-free environment. |
