The Sewage Effect On Nature
At the Lake Tawakoni State Park
The Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) may be in trouble
Because of all the sewage and other organic matter (such as processed food) dumped into the lake by the visitors to the park, this species could be affected. The dissolved oxygen levels associated with microbial oxidation of the organic matter have been lowered, and the presence of fecal pathogens and parasites are rising. This is making it harder for the fish to breathe, and when the do, it's not good for their bodies. This is highly effecting the Nitrogen Cycle. It can be prevented by visitors picking up for themselves, taking only what they need, and spreading the word about pollution and littering.
A small pond at Lake Tawakoni State Park
This is the kind of effect that dumping can cause on the normally beautiful lands. Gross!
This is the Blue Catfish!
Although ugly, this fish is very important to the environment.
This is a beautiful picture of Lake Tawakoni State Park
Look how nice this picture is, why would you risk ruining it by leaving candy bars and wrappers there?