Re: [GSAS-Member] Legal or Illegal?

[Shamus Young <machismo@eskimo.com>]

I hope that's not why the annual picnic is next to the zoo. . .


On Wed, 23 Jul 2008, Laurel Larsen wrote:

> I think it's better to ask forgiveness.  It's illegal to take things
> out of state and federal parks as far as I know.  I went on a rock-
> gathering expedition (in a state park) a few weeks ago that had to be
> put off during memorial day weekend because there were too many
> campers around.  I've found the best way to "get around" this is to
> act absolutely normal and pretend like you didn't know it was
> illegal.  Most of the time they'll let you off.  Just don't let them
> catch you dumping fish or plants BACK IN!
>
> Laurel
> On Jul 23, 2008, at 12:36 PM, Connie Carlson wrote:
>
> > Does anyone out there know the rules about scooping up pond water/
> > flora&fauna in WA, King County, Seattle, or Seattle Public Parks?
> >
> > This morning after the dog walk, I took a big bucketful of water and
> > hornwort-looking plants (along with a TON of algae, I confess!) from
> > the lagoon in Discovery Park to use in one of my koi experiments.  I
> > have to confess I was working quickly and had that sense of danger
> > sensation, like I was doing something I shouldn't be, but got to
> > thinking; how bad could it REALLY be??
> >
> > SO, is this another case of - It is easier to ask Forgiveness than
> > it is to ask Permission - or is this OK ???  I guess I would like to
> > know, or where to find out, for future reference  (ie do I always
> > need to do this in stealth mode, or can I do it whenever I want??)  ;
> > +)
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Connie
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