yes this is a messy situation and the fix seems a disaster as well. as for as the economic situation for the outfitter, the survival and welfare of the river is more important. the several outfitters on the river have also been responsible for wanton destruction of habitat along the river, altering the river bed, pollution and lots of trash and garbage. the outfitter is an ongoing private concern the river is suppose to be a pristine, national scenic river. timothy