Burke Lake used to be crawling with Hellgrammites back in the70- 80's. Far as I
can tell now they are all or nearly all gone and it's become a small fish lake
as a result.
My suspicion is that two possible sources of pollution has killed out the Hellgrammites.
GAS Motors and Agricultural Pesticides in the Water Table are the most likely
sources of pollution.
It's a SMALL lake with very little water flushing.
The ecologically polite thing to do would be to use an electric motor or oars.
The fish will appreciate you for it and just MAYBE we might get Hellgrammites
back some day
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