Date: Thursday, March 30, 2000 |
For Immediate Release |
Public comment is being sought this spring on three proposed boating rule changes across Oregon. The waterways are Detroit Lake in Marion and Linn counties, Balm Creek and Higgins reservoirs in Baker County, and Fern Ridge Reservoir in Lane County.
The Oregon State Marine Board invites public opinion on these proposed boating regulations and will accept written comments between April 1 and May 31. Comments may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed, or given orally or in writing at the appropriate public meeting. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 31. Public meetings for their respective waterbodies are scheduled April 27 in Lyons, May 18 in Baker City and May 4 in Veneta.
The Oregon State Marine Board has received a petition requesting a 5 mph Slow-No-Wake speed limit for motorboats in the Breitenbush Arm of Detroit Lake, from the Detroit bridge to the south end of Kane's Marina log boom.
Public Hearing: Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m. at Lyons City Library, 449 5th St., Lyons.
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has requested the Marine Board adopt the following boating regulations:
Public Hearing: Thursday, May 18, 7 p.m. in the Commissioners meeting room in the Baker County Courthouse, 1995 3rd St., Baker City.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has requested the Marine Board to adopt the following boating regulations for Fern Ridge Reservoir:
Public Hearing: Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m. in the Veneta Community Center, 24192 E. Broadway in the Veneta.
Written comments must contain
the name of the individual or group submitting the comment. To
comment on these proposed rules, attend the public hearing or
send written comments to:
Comments may also be sent by fax to (503) 378-4597, or by e-mail to marine.board@state.or.us.
Telephone comments will not be accepted. For additional information, contact Wayne Shuyler, Marine Board Assistant Director at the above address, via phone at (503) 373-1405 x240, or via e-mail at wayne.shuyler@state.or.us.
