White Pelicans glide past an old stilt ice house in the bay by the Village of Cortez.
Clear Water Hides Looming Problem
While it’s true that the water in the bay is crystal clear, and my experience over the last few weeks has been discouraging. There are signs of recovery, as bait enters the bay and mullet are again starting to make an appearance. Still, I believe this is one of the slowest recoveries I can remember since the early 80s.