It will never be a resort site. The insects are terrible, but they are what make the fishing and birding so extraordinary. Sudden 40-mph winds are common out here, and a few drownings have resulted. But overall, Pelican Lake is as close to perfect as a glorified irrigation pond can be. Besides, those parasite grubs in 80 percent of the lake's fish flesh are edible, and easy to spot and pick out.
Man is a dead-end host, and the condition clears up after a few days.
They should never do anything to put it in jeopardy. It'd be very sad. Copyrighted by Peninsula Clarion, a Division of Morris Communications Privacy and terms of use.