BADFISH II
05-23-2002, 02:43 PM
The plan describes and analyzes four alternatives for improving the management of Lakes Mead and Mohave to provide for the long-term protection of park resources while allowing a range of recreational opportunities for park visitors. A table comparing the alternatives can be found starting on page viii of the plan.
Under the preferred alternative (Alternative C), the following is proposed:
The overall level of boating activity could slightly increase.
Primitive and semi-primitive areas would be established which comprise 2 percent of the water surface area. The primitive areas would be managed for no motors, and the semi-primitive areas would allow 65 horsepower engines or less.
Black Canyon on Lake Mohave would be managed for two days per week as a primitive area and five days per week as a semi-primitive area during the 9-month period between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Facility expansion could occur at Cottonwood Cove, Callville Bay, Echo Bay, Overton Beach, and Temple Bar on Lake Mead. Additional public launch facilities could be constructed in the vicinity of Eldorado Canyon and Stewarts Point.
A scenic drive and day use area is proposed along the north shore of the Boulder Basin, connecting Government Wash with Boxcar Cove.
Carrying capacity would be established for all lake waters. Shoreline zoning will be used to define recreational uses in urban shoreline areas.
A 100-foot wakeless zone around the shoreline of both Lakes Mead and Mohave.
The NPS would work with the states of Arizona and Nevada to develop uniform boating laws and mandatory boater education programs.
Alcohol consumption while operating a boat would be prohibited.
Programs would be implemented to improve public understanding about lake sanitation, litter and the prohibition of glass and Styrofoam containers.
Water quality would be enhanced by requiring all boaters to possess a marine head or portable toilet while camping at the shoreline.
Personal watercraft would be authorized to operate. The Environmental Protection Agency regulation requiring improved the efficiency two-cycle engines by the year 2006 will be adopted, as well as a new regulation requiring exclusive use of the new direct-injection two-cycle engines or equivalent, for vessels starting in 2012.
For further information, call Jim Holland at (702) 293-8986.
Does that mean no alcohol on the boat at all, or just for the driver??? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif
Under the preferred alternative (Alternative C), the following is proposed:
The overall level of boating activity could slightly increase.
Primitive and semi-primitive areas would be established which comprise 2 percent of the water surface area. The primitive areas would be managed for no motors, and the semi-primitive areas would allow 65 horsepower engines or less.
Black Canyon on Lake Mohave would be managed for two days per week as a primitive area and five days per week as a semi-primitive area during the 9-month period between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Facility expansion could occur at Cottonwood Cove, Callville Bay, Echo Bay, Overton Beach, and Temple Bar on Lake Mead. Additional public launch facilities could be constructed in the vicinity of Eldorado Canyon and Stewarts Point.
A scenic drive and day use area is proposed along the north shore of the Boulder Basin, connecting Government Wash with Boxcar Cove.
Carrying capacity would be established for all lake waters. Shoreline zoning will be used to define recreational uses in urban shoreline areas.
A 100-foot wakeless zone around the shoreline of both Lakes Mead and Mohave.
The NPS would work with the states of Arizona and Nevada to develop uniform boating laws and mandatory boater education programs.
Alcohol consumption while operating a boat would be prohibited.
Programs would be implemented to improve public understanding about lake sanitation, litter and the prohibition of glass and Styrofoam containers.
Water quality would be enhanced by requiring all boaters to possess a marine head or portable toilet while camping at the shoreline.
Personal watercraft would be authorized to operate. The Environmental Protection Agency regulation requiring improved the efficiency two-cycle engines by the year 2006 will be adopted, as well as a new regulation requiring exclusive use of the new direct-injection two-cycle engines or equivalent, for vessels starting in 2012.
For further information, call Jim Holland at (702) 293-8986.
Does that mean no alcohol on the boat at all, or just for the driver??? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif