[Paddlewise] Waldo Lake decision announced

I thought you Pacific North west folks might be interested.  The decision
for Waldo lake has been signed and they have decided to allow electric
motors only. This is the second largest lake in Oregon covering 10 square
miles.  The lake is one of the purest in the United States with 125 feet of
visbility.  If you want to see the pictures here is a link
http://www.efn.org/~k_mccree/WaldoLk.html
This is copied from the press release.  "Briefly, this alternative: assigns
a “semi-primitive, non-motorized” Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS)
classification to the lake surface; restricts boat motors to electric
motors-only, after a five year transition period; initiates a three-phase
strategy to limit expansion of dispersed camp sites around the lake; and
allows the issuance of new recreation special use permits at the lake only
if they meet a strict set of criteria.

Copies of the Decision Notice and Environmental Assessment can be acquired
off the Willamette National Forest’s website
(www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/mgmt/waldo)"
In addition the forest recieved $250,000 from Congress to do a water quality
study (I know because I work on the forest). I suspect the some of the motor
boat enthusiasts will appeal this decision.

Great news that a lake this size will eventually only be available for
electric motors, sails and paddles. -- MZ


visit my website: http://www.mzuschlag.com



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