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Moore Outdoors With Chester MooreMoore Outdoors With Chester Moore 11/15/24-- Chester talks with Shane Bonnot of the Coastal Conservation AssociationHost Chester Moore talks with Shane Bonnot of the Coastal Conservation Association about the state of the southern flounder fishery.
2024-11-1340 minMoore Outdoors With Chester MooreMoore Outdoors With Chester Moore 09/27/24--Chester talks with Shane Bonnot of the Coastal Conservation AssociationChester Moore talks with Shane Bonnot of the Coastal Conservation Association about the importance of oyster reefs on coastal fisheries.
2024-09-2640 min
The Laguna PodcastShane Bonnot - Oysters, Conservation & LegislationToday I sit down with one of the most respected people in the Texas coast. It is not common to find someone in legislation who is loved across all fronts. Shane is someone who is extremely dedicated to his job, and extremely passionate about our fishery. I hope yall enjoy this conversation.
2024-05-121h 14
The Laguna Podcast#36 Shane Bonnot - Oysters, Conservation & LegislationToday I sit down with one of the most respected people in the Texas coast. It is not common to find someone in legislation who is loved across all fronts. Shane is someone who is extremely dedicated to his job, and extremely passionate about our fishery. I hope yall enjoy this conversation.
2024-05-121h 14
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 50: David Aparicio & Mario MarquezDavid Aparicio is a 3rd generation commercial fishermen and 1st generation oyster farmer, and Mario Marquez is an oyster aquaculture specialist working for Sea Grant. Both men know their way around an oyster. Tune in to learn about oyster farm life, what is required to get an oyster mariculture permit in Texas, farming obstacles and opportunities. Be sure to check out David's company DJ's Oyster Co @djsoysterco on Instagram.
2023-06-061h 11
The Redfish Network : The Paddlers Playbook - A Kayak fishing experience & The Empty Stringers PodcastCCA & The Texas Hatchery Program With Special Guest Shane Bonnot On this episode the guys are joined by Shane Bonnot from CCA Texas. The guys discuss the current pressing issues CCA Texas faces, The Texas Hatchery Program and Shane tells us exactly where to catch a CCA tagged Redfish. Hope you guys enjoy. Now sit back, relax and enjoy the paddle. Support the show through Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/PaddlersPlaybookFind special video content on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCidtcPyaw4OX0qUTs_fdgUQ
2022-07-051h 47
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 49: Hannah KaplanHannah Kaplan - owner and operator of Barrier Beauties - discusses her oyster farm near Bolivar, the ins and outs of the permitting process, and future possibilities for her operations. Hannah and her team have braved new waters and have found a way to provide a sustainable product to a desperate market. We owe them and all the Texas oyster farming pioneers a big thank you for their entrepreneurial spirit.
2022-06-141h 19
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 48: Bringing Baffin BackDr. Mike Wetz joins Shane and John to highlight a new initiative called Bringing Baffin Back. Bringing Baffin Back (BBB) is a sustained commitment to dramatically improve the health of Baffin Bay and the surrounding economy through partnerships between scientists and stakeholders who want the bay to thrive. Texan By Nature recently selected BBB as one of four projects that will receive up to 18 months of tailored support through its Conservation Wrangler project in 2022. Led by Dr. Michael Wetz, Chair for Coastal Ecosystem Processes at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus...
2022-05-1748 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 47: More OystersWe all want more oysters, and in the process of considering management options for the fishery, we need to prioritize the value of oyster IN the water.Comment today - https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_comment/proposals/202203_oyster.phtml
2022-03-1004 min
The Skiff Wanderer PodcastEp. 5 Shane Bonnot | Texas Oyster Reefs and First Redfish on the FlyI'm joined this week by Shane Bonnot of the Texas CCA. After an awesome day on the water, we sat down to talk Texas oysters, sea trout, how to get more involved with conservation efforts along the Texas coast and Shane's first redfish on the fly. Be sure to check out the Rough Log and see all the action first hand.CONSERVATION WEBSITES AND ORGANIZATIONS:CCA Texas - https://ccatexas.org/FlatsWorthy - https://flatsworthy.com/Texas Parks & Wildlife - https://tpwd.texas.gov/Galveston Bay...
2022-01-191h 20
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 46: McLeod And WeissScott McLeod and Mike Weiss are retired TPWD game wardens and residents in Rockport Texas. Listen in as they visit with John Blaha and Shane Bonnot, sharing their perspective on the status of the oyster fishery in Texas.
2021-12-171h 08Moore Outdoors With Chester MooreMoore Outdoors With Chester Moore 11/19/21 and guest Shane Bonnot of CCA-TexasChester talks with Shane Bonnot of CCA-Texas concerning recent speckled trout emergency regulations. They talk about speckled trout management, stocking, biology, and yes even a little fishing strategy.
2021-11-2239 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 45: Casey Shedd of AFTCOCasey Shedd of AFTCO (American Fishing Tackle Company)sits down with Pat Murray and Shane Bonnot to discuss the AFTCO brand, the Shedd family conservation legacy, and why fishing matters. Unparalleled quality, performance and reliability - this not only applies to AFTCO products but also the Shedd family. Check out this episode, and then do yourself a favor. Head over to www.aftco.com to support a company that supports conservation and fishing resources.
2021-11-1636 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 44: Freeze recovery wrap up with Pat MurrayShane and Pat discuss the recreational angler's response to the emergency rule to help speckled trout stocks rebound after the devastating February 2021 freeze.
2021-10-0633 min
Curiosity with Jon & MikeEpisode 17 | Shane Bonnot | CCAEnjoyed this time with coastal conservationist, Shane Bonnot. Shane is the Advocacy Director for CCA of Texas and host of the Coastal Advocacy Adventures podcast. In this episode we talk about Shane's career in Marine Science and how the CCA is making a positive impact for all marine life along the gulf coast. Shane also talks about the day-to-day life in Texas fish hatcheries and how they all work together to manage the coastal population. Shane is also a member of GRIT Fitness, so naturally we had to talk about Grit.
Coastal Conservation Association: https://ccatexas.org/
Instagram: @shanebonnot & @cca_te...
2021-05-051h 08
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 43: Recovering From the Texas Freeze - A Discussion With Pat MurrayPat and Shane discuss the impacts of the February 14-19, 2021 freeze event on Texas coastal fisheries, conservation ethics and the responsibility we have as individuals to participate in the recovery of spotted seatrout populations. Pat also provides some historical perspective from his experiences working as a fishing as a guide through freeze events in the 1980's. Tune in to the very end to hear the latest news from Texas Parks and Wildlife regarding emergency rule changes. photo credit: John Blaha
2021-03-2441 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 42: Troy Rabago - A beached dreamTroy recently took a trip to Mexico to retrieve a sail boat that he purchased to begin his life long dream of sailing. He went from sailing calm, beautiful seas to being in a fight for survival against an angry sea as a result from a strong front. He battled massive waves for eight hours, tied himself down to the wheel and did everything in his power to stay alive during the worst 8 hours of his life. Tune into this episode to learn more about his ordeal and how you can help Troy to get his boat off the Padre...
2021-03-081h 14
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 41: Sabine Skiffs with Brian LittleBrian Little - owner/operator of Sabine Skiffs discusses conservation, fishing, philosophy of life and designing/building some of the hottest poling skiffs on the market today. It was a pleasure to spend time with a kindred spirit and record this episode. Thank you Brian Little!
2021-02-221h 12
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 40: Dagger Island featuring Paul SilvaDagger Island is an island in Nueces County, Texas and part of Aransas Pass, Texas. At one point in time, Dagger Island was a nearly continuous, solid island separating Corpus Christi Bay and Redfish Bay. Erosion, primarily from increased ship traffic to the Port of Corpus Christi, has decreased the size of the island and broken it into a chain of smaller islands. This decline altered the function and values provided to the Redfish Bay system, including protection of large stands of seagrasses, which are important for water quality in the bay. Shane and John Blaha talk to Paul Silva...
2020-08-0656 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 39: FlatsworthyShane, David Sikes, Dr. David McKee and Captain Chuck Naiser discuss Flatsworthy - Diverse Anglers, Mutual Respect. FlatsWorthy, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, is a coalition of diverse anglers practicing mutual respect while sharing the same resource. They accomplish their mission through public awareness and education, participation in habitat restoration, and involvement with state and federal agencies in resource protection. Flatsworthy is a movement, a worthy cause and is leading change by example.
2020-07-231h 07
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 38: Patrick D. MurrayPatrick D. "Pat" Murray, President of Coastal Conservation Association, sits down with Shane to discuss conservation, angler science, and the "art of fishing". Pat has served in a variety of positions within the organization in his 20-year tenure, including leadership roles in state and national operations, state and federal advocacy, development fundraising and grassroots membership cultivation. Prior to joining CCA, he owned and operated a light-tackle fishing guide service along the upper Texas coast.Throughout his career, Pat has won numerous awards for his magazine writing and is the author of Texas Fish and Game Publishing’s best-selling book “Pat Murr...
2020-05-2645 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 37: Decline Of The Southern FlounderListen in to the 3rd annual flounder discussion with Kevin Burns and Wayne Pedigo. Shane and the guys talk about the continued decline of southern flounder stocks and some potential options to help recover the fishery to historical numbers. Disclaimer - at the time of recording this podcast none of the thoughts shared are official proposals for management changes.
2019-12-0244 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 36: Friends Of RGV ReefShane sits down with Gary Glick from Friends of RGV Reef. RGV reef is a 1650-acre artificial reef 12 miles from South Padre Island. Have a listen to this episode and then go on over to http://www.rgvreef.com/ and like their Facebook Page - Friends of RGV Reef.
2019-11-131h 00
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 35: Oyster MaricultureShane discusses Oyster Mariculture in Texas with Dr. Joe Fox and Brad Lomax. Dr. Fox is Chair for Marine Resource Development at Harte Research Institute and Brad is the president and founder of Water Street Restaurants. Both of these dudes are passionate about oysters and are working with numerous partners (including CCA) to bring a new industry to the Texas Coast. Have a listen to learn more.
2019-04-2459 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 34: Legendary James FoxShane and John share an afternoon with James Fox and his wife, Laura, to discuss guiding on the mid-Texas coast. This legend and pony-tail rocking icon of the Texas Coast has plenty to share about the redfish wars, conservation issues, guide life, and surviving Vibrio.
2019-02-141h 12
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 33: The Speckled TruthShane Bonnot and John Blaha talk with Chris Bush, the mastermind behind The Speckled Truth (http://www.thespeckledtruth.com/). The Speckled Truth is your one stop shop for tips, tactics, insights, and conservation-minded content for catching (and releasing) big trout.Subjects discussed: Trout conservation, collecting catch data on large trout, lunar phases, finding fishing spots, arty vs live bait mentality, and trout behavior.
2019-01-1759 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 32: Perspectives on Flounder StocksWayne Pedigo, Captain Mark, Captain Reagan, Kevin Burns and Shane share their thoughts on flounder stocks in Texas and ruminate on various other fishing related topics.
2018-12-0345 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 31: TAMU - ARTFDr. Todd Sink, Dr. Delbert Gatlin and Brian Ray discuss aquaculture research and its relevance to marine fisheries conservation. If you'd like to learn more about their work or stop by for a visit, check them out at https://wfsc.tamu.edu/facilities/aquacultural-research-and-teaching-facility/
2018-11-1555 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 30: Yeti Fishing with Evan RussellYeti's own Evan Russell discusses his role as fishing marketing manager for Yeti and shares his thoughts on various topics relevant to the fishing industry.
2018-09-2750 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 29: The Modern Fish ActJeff Angers, President of the Center for Sportfishing Policy, discusses the Modern Fish Act and its importance to federal fisheries management.
2018-08-091h 04
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 28: CCA Texas STAR TournamentShane sits down with the CCA Texas STAR staff to discuss the 2018 State of Texas Anglers Rodeo. Bill and Dylan share some stories from previous years and explain the new guide's division for 2018.https://www.startournament.org/
2018-04-161h 01
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 27: Slow Ride Guide Services with Dean Thomas and Carrie ScruggsDean Thomas and Carrie Scruggs join us on this episode to talk about guiding on the flats of the Coastal Bend, Hurricane Harvey, dangers of kayak fishing and much more.
2018-04-0955 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 26: Half Moon ReefMark Dumesnil, Dr. Jennifer Pollack, Bill Balboa, Dave Buzan and Captain Bink Grimes sit down to talk about Half Moon Reef, 54-acres of restored oyster habitat in Matagorda Bay. In 2013, the Nature Conservancy partnered with the Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas General Land Office, Texas A&M University, and private foundations on a multi-year project to restore Half Moon Reef. Today, it stands as one of the largest oyster restoration projects in the country.
2018-03-271h 21
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 25: Building Conservation Trust and Bay Flats Lodge: Building the Future for Marine HabitatCoastal Conservation Association's National Habitat Program, Building Conservation Trust (BCT), was created to provide vital funding for grassroots driven habitat projects. BCT strives to be the largest marine habitat restoration, enhancement and creation entity in the United States. BCT and CCA Texas have a strong partnership that has resulted in several successful marine habitat project throughout the years. That relationship is now expanding through a partnership with Bay Flats Lodge (BFL). Together, these three groups strive to enhance marine life from Matagorda Bay to Rockport. We are excited to have both BCT and BFL on this episode to speak about...
2018-03-1447 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 24: So You want to be a fishing guide...In this episode we sit down with Harold Dworaczyk, Jason Wagenfehr and Setven Boldt to talk about what it takes to be a guide at Bay Flats Lodge in Sea Drift Texas. These fishing dudes share a ton of great info and give us a glimpse of their life as coastal guide.
2018-03-0850 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 23: Tarpon Tales with Scott Alford and Bryan TreadwaySo much to discuss...so little time. We naively went into this episode thinking we could cover several items but quickly realized that we'd barely have time to scratch the surface on a single topic. Scott Alford and Bryan Treadway (a.k.a "fish control my brain")are two very knowledgeable recreational anglers and have a passion for conservation and research. It appears that podcasts with these guys is going to be it's own mini-series as we begin to talk about life history, fishing and fisheries science of the enigmatic silver king.
2018-02-161h 23
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 22: Status Of The Fishery With Dr. Mark FisherDr. Mark Fisher gives us a brief overview of our coastal fisheries, Hurricane Harvey and the winter of 2018. Lots of excellent information is shared in this quick episode!
2018-01-2526 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 21: Cedar BayouCedar Bayou is a natural pass connecting Mesquite Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout recorded history is has been opened and closed by both natural and man-made influences. It was last re-opened in 2014 and has been the topic of much discussion since. Aaron Horine, Quentin Hall, Captain Jay Watkins, John Blaha, and Shane sit down to talk about this historic and celebrated pass from an engineering, science, biology, and fishing contexts.
2017-10-261h 35
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 20: Fishing and Reflections - An Afternoon with Kacee BonesIn this episode, Kacee Bones and her husband Stephen open up their home to discuss sheonthefly.com, Hurricane Harvey, sight cast fishing on the middle coast, destination fly fishing trips, and recent on-goings at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
2017-10-041h 25
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 19: The Status of Galveston Trout With Captain Steve HillmanCaptain Steve Hillman joins the podcast to talk about fishing in Galveston Bay, habitat loss, effects of flooding and droughts, speckled trout management, and a variety of other topics. Trout juvenile recruitment numbers in the upper coast have been fairly consistent but what effects do historic natural events and increased fishing pressure have on the populations? Shane and Steve talk in depth about this subject.
2017-09-221h 12
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 18: San Luis Pass Drownings and Saltwater ReconShane, Kevin, and Urs sit down to talk about recent drownings at San Luis Pass and actions Brazoria County may take in light of recent events. We also discuss Saltwater Recon, Sea Center Texas, Kevin's Cooking, and some oyster regulations.
2017-08-0452 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 17: Steve's LuresIn this episode we meet up with Matagorda Matt, Steve Brown, and Shawn Porche at K6 Island Sports in Jamaica Beach to talk about the art of making quality lures, the Brown Family tradition, fishing tournaments, and a variety of other topics. Enjoy!
2017-06-241h 01
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 16: Public Oyster ReefsWonder what Texas is proposing to protect our public oyster reefs? Have a listen to this episode to find out!Shane is a guest on the Moore Outdoors Radio Show (KLVI AM 560) and talks with Chester about efforts to protect our public oyster reefs. Chester Moore hosts his radio show on Friday evenings at 6 p.m. so be sure to check him out on iheartradio.
2017-06-1234 min
For Your Information - Legends 971For Your Information - May 15th - Coastal Conservation Association TexasGuests were Shane Bonnot, Advocacy Director of the Coastal Conservation Association Texas, and Thomas Hilton. We talked about the 2017 Texas Snapper season being cut from 9 days, to only 3, making it the shortest in history. We talked about the controversy around the federal management of fishing quotas, and the division between commercial, charter and recreational sectors. We talked about the measurement of fish, and the support for state control of snapper fishing in Gulf waters.
2017-05-1530 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 15: Gulf Coast Outdoors feat. Ms. KittyPaul Thorburn and Andrew Bruhl of Gulf Coast Outdoors sit down with Shane at Kitty's Purple Cow in Surfside Beach to discuss Gulf Coast Outdoors, surf fishing, the power of social media, the topwater bite, school interfering with fishing, kayaking and the Gulf Coast fishing culture. Ms. Kitty even joins in the fun to tell us about her awesome establishment.
2017-05-0854 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 14: The Legendary Chickenboy and chickenboyluresJoe Moughon, creator and mastermind behind chickenboylures, takes a break from the Houston Fishing Show to talk with us about the art of catching flounder, what makes his lures so special, his inspiration for naming lures, and as he states on his website (chickenboylures.com, to share some of his "pearls of fishing wisdom."
2017-04-0425 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 13: Dr. Greg Stunz and the Center for Sportsfish Research and ConservationListen and learn as Dr. Greg Stunz and Shane talk about fishing and fisheries research at the Center for Sportsfish Science and Conservation. Topics include catch and release survival of speckled trout and red snapper, red drum migration, Cedar Bayou, predator research and shark tagging, nearshore reefing projects and the isnapper app for your smart phone.
2017-03-2154 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 12: Fuiman And Kaiser - The Science Of AquacultureDr. Lee Fuiman and Jeff Kaiser discuss fisheries and aquaculture research projects at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas. Topics include snook, state record flounder, pigfish as a bait, spawning fish, "Pepper" the spotted redfish, nutrition of fish broodstock and applying fisheries science to human health.
2017-03-0654 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 11: McKee And Sandifer - Salt Of The EarthCaptain Billy Sandifer and Dr. David McKee reminisce days gone by, growing up in the 1950-1960's, fishing adventures and conservation efforts. Billy shares with us the origins of the Big Shell Cleanup, ongoing efforts and the Friends of Padre group.
2017-02-222h 20
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 10: Coastal BrigadeShane Bonnot, Charriss and Derek York, Ron and Spence McNamara, and David Dellapenna talk about the Sea Star Base Galveston and the Coastal Brigade Program. What is Coastal Brigade? Tune in to this podcast to learn all about this summer program located at an awesome facility located on the banks of Offatts Bayou.
2017-02-111h 12
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 9: The Fish-Stocking StudsDr. Robert Vega, David Abrego, and Paul Cason work for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries Stock Enhancement Program. They take a little time out of their busy schedules to tell us a little about the hatchery program, the importance of sound research and the benefits of stocking fish into our coastal waterways.
2017-01-241h 12
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 8: Fishing East Matagorda with Capts. Jerry West And MatagordamattIn this episode we sit down with Captains Jerry West (http://www.slipawayonthebay.com/) and Matagordamatt David (http://www.captmatagordamatt.com/) to talk about fishing in East Matagorda Bay, 5-fish bag limits on speckled trout, what it takes to become a fishing guide, competition in the guide business, boater etiquette, serve outdoors (http://www.serveoutdoorsmbc.org/) and much more.
2017-01-111h 04
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 7: Kevin Glass - Texas Game WardenKevin and Shane talk about life as a Texas Game Warden, law enforcement, the game warden academy, water safety, spotlighting, office decorations, barb-wire fence crossings, and shooting wascally wabbits.
2016-12-201h 32
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 6: The LakersShane Bonnot and Orange County CCA President, Scott Bandy, sit down with Texas Parks and Wildlife's Kirk Blood and Carey Gelpi. Kirk and Carey are two members of the Coastal Fisheries team affectionately known of as "The Lakers." The Lakers are responsible for collecting fisheries data, conducting research, and interacting with the public in and around the Sabine Lake Ecosystem. In this episode, we get to talk life in the fisheries field, flounder, crabs, oysters, and fishing in Sabine Lake.
2016-12-051h 08
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 5: A Conversation with Chester MooreShane and Chester discuss Chester's career, flounder fishing, Texas Fish and Game, Kingdom Zoo, God's Outdoor TV, the fishing industry, and life in the upper Texas Coast.
2016-11-281h 08
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 4: An evening with Jay Watkins and John Blaha - Part 2Shane and John Blaha sit down with mid-coast fishing guide Jay Watkins to discuss the guide business, fishing friendships, regulations and to share some personal stories. Part 2 of 2.
2016-11-2154 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 3: An evening with Jay Watkins and John Blaha - Part 1Shane and John Blaha sit down with mid-coast fishing guide Jay Watkins to discuss the guide business, fishing friendships, regulations and to share some personal stories. Part 1 of 2.
2016-11-1553 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 2: Flounder Talk With Wayne Pedigo and Kevin BurnsWayne Pedigo and Kevin Burns take a break from fishing to talk with us about all things southern flounder. Tactics, regulations, flounder biology, and the origin of nicknames are a some of the topics discussed.https://youtu.be/myGIbQm5z9w
2016-11-141h 23
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 1: San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund SiteShane sits down with Scott Jones of the Galveston Bay Foundation to discuss the San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund Site.
2016-10-311h 09