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I actually see research not as a cost but as an investment. Browse human history for unlimited examples. I'd rather my 10K go to studying Spirit Lake than given to Raytheon to build missiles.

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Good point, the public has a great ability to ruin a place. This I see at work on a daily basis...I use the following places as examples: Lake Helen (Mt. Shasta) Ramona Falls, (Mount Hood) Ochocco National Grasslands (most free campsites are trashed). Hike to any ill-frequented USFS trailhead and you'll find plenty of illegal dumping, often in some very pristine areas. Build a road/trail, and the irresponsible parties will find it. Leave the lake as wilderness, don't build a trail and it will be protected.

Diamond lake. A massive effort that has had to repeated 3x because someone, probably with a bit of ego, decided that invasive fish would be fun to introduce, and easy to catch. The list goes on and on...

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