As a past resident of Fisherman's Point, I find it total absurd to suggest emptying the Lake.The Wairhoa Trust was set up in 2004 with an active membership working on the conservation of the Lake. The flounder season in 2005 was large the fish fleshier than seen for years,hence so much for pollution. With global warming the levels of the lake may well suprise. The Salt level of the lake is carefully monitored and usually stands at 20%.