Cullaby Lake roll call

[halestorm]

To be fair, I didn't get any *trouble* at all. Actually, I think they seemed kind-of glad to even see anyone (this was semi-in the middle of nowhere Oregon, as we were cutting across diagonally from Weed to Coeur d'Alene). They spent most of the time talking about the race boats. They weren't even sure I needed a permit because of the sanctioned races and suggested I find out.

I did, and Mike Johnson says they have a deal with OR where they buy permits for the 12 race boats on the water at one time. So, we're all good.

[daveracerdsh]

Inspections

I am 100% behind his type of inspection. It is not only watercraft that transfer the Zebra mussels....they attach themselves to dog's fir, paddles, you name it. Good point Kyle....Seattle Outboard Association lost one of the premier race sites in the country because of this very problem. The fish and wildlife inspectors that looked at my hydro were very nice people....they to were interested in the races etc. The county police were also very nice....and they pointed out a problem with my trailer I did not know I had. I had no problem running 10 miles down to Napa to pick up new safety chains to fix the problem. They even helped my install everything. That being said, we as racers need to be pro-active in attacking this problem. (the invasive species thing) I have also heard that it is so bad in some places that these things have actually shut down power generating turbines in hydroelectic facilities. Not sure where I read or heard this. Oh ya....it is HUGE fine if you do NOT stop at an inspection station. Dave

[runabout333]

Zebra mussels have become a problem in 3 of our Kansas reservoirs.
Yes,, that is true... We rely of the Corp of Engineers to build our lakes,ranging
from 3500 acres to 13000 acres.. No, not big by some standards, but this is
what we have besides the small county or city lakes. Sombody had their boat on
the Missouri or the Mississippi and then did not go a good job of cleaning their
boat and the mussels were transfered to one lake and then to another.
A very sad situation as we rely on these lakes to fish and a lot of cities get their
main water supply from these lakes, which now the outlets are getting choked up.

[krazy karl]

We had to inspect all race and patrol boats at the Sparks Race last year for mussels. If I remember correctly as per the Nevada rules the 45's should have not been allowed on the water as they had been in the Colorado River a couple of weeks earlier which is known to have Quagga Mussels. We did not prohibit them as they had only been in the water for a short period of time and out of the water for a long enough period of time to not be a problem.

I am a retired agricultural commissioner and invasive species issues were a major part of my responsibilities so I volunteered to handle the invasive species inspections. Terrestrial weeds and insects have been the major focus in past years but aquatic species have gotten a lot of attention in recent years as well they should. Boat racers are not a problem but pleasure boats that move around are a major concern. Sneaking prohibited items through or around the California Agricultural Inspection Stations is a serious crime and can result in a $25,000 fine and even imprisonment.
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