Forty Fathoms Grotto

[Cave Ranger]

Are there any EPA regulations regarding what is put in there? Similar to the procedures for sinking "artificial reefs" like the Mighty O?

That's exactly what we need...More regulation...good plan dude.

Maybe we should pull the air dome out of Blue Grotto, all the platforms that touch the water at all caves systems, Leroy, Ninja Turtles, Tricycles (1500' in in Suwannee Blue), all deco habitats, all lines (is kremantle EPA approved?), all arrows (what material you using?), PVC stakes (and other types of line securing devices -- e.g. cinder blocks), the line placements in Peacock (cement flower pots), Grim Reaper signs, and maybe one more...is it legal to urinate in a state-owned watershed?

Hell, these are great ideas, please take more of my tax money to fund your EPA regulation discovery OR calm down and go diving. Enjoy, the fossils that have been left for us and future generations will enjoy ours. We recently discovered a 1920's Chevy truck in a system in High Springs. Should we pull that out too or simply think it's cool and enjoy it?

Okay! Okay! I got it. Geesh! Ya ain't gotta get all uppity about it. I thought it was a fair topic for discussion but I stand corrected. It is not only perfectly acceptable to use a spring cave system as a psuedo junkyard but it should be encouraged. I don't know how I could have been so misguided. What an A-hole I am.
Well at least I know what I'm going to do with my old washer and dryer now.

Thanks Ollie. I can always count on you to play along. Just for that I'm going to leave the fuzzy dice on the mirror so you and your buddies can shoot craps during deco.
That's "shoot craps" not the other way around. I don't want any surprises bouncing off the front of my mask on the way in. Don't think I haven't noticed that trap door on the back of some or your wetsuits

[bobski]

I have dove 40 Fathoms a couple of times this year. Under new management, thats in the middle of many changes, both above and below the waterline. They say, that they will be removing most if not all "artifacts" from under the water, and are making big moves to improve above the water. They are also going to put in a new compressor, and therefore will soon be able to do fills over 3000psi

[Cave Ranger]

It's true. My buddy Frank's son is one of the instructors. Here's the link if anyone wants to read it. http://www.commercialdivingacademy.com/

[Oceanus]

Are there any EPA regulations regarding what is put in there? Similar to the procedures for sinking "artificial reefs" like the Mighty O?

That's exactly what we need...More regulation...good plan dude.

Maybe we should pull the air dome out of Blue Grotto, all the platforms that touch the water at all caves systems, Leroy, Ninja Turtles, Tricycles (1500' in in Suwannee Blue), all deco habitats, all lines (is kremantle EPA approved?), all arrows (what material you using?), PVC stakes (and other types of line securing devices -- e.g. cinder blocks), the line placements in Peacock (cement flower pots), Grim Reaper signs, and maybe one more...is it legal to urinate in a state-owned watershed?

Hell, these are great ideas, please take more of my tax money to fund your EPA regulation discovery OR calm down and go diving. Enjoy, the fossils that have been left for us and future generations will enjoy ours. We recently discovered a 1920's Chevy truck in a system in High Springs. Should we pull that out too or simply think it's cool and enjoy it?

Is finding a 1920s truck cool? Usually. Should we fill the aquifer with old cars? No. Did Hal need a new motorcycle in the grotto? Debatable (I'd say no).

Nobody wants 'big brother' in their lives... but some regulation is required to protect the public resources because, sadly, some people are too dumb/inconsiderate to know your not supposed to sh:t were you eat/drink/dive.

It should be obvious that that adding oil, gasoline, lead, and other toxins to the water supply is always bad, adds no value, and is thus appropriate and desirable to regulate.