[OSMB-News] Comment Sought on Slow-No-Wake Zone

[Ashley MASSEY]

For Immediate Release	Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Comment Sought on Slow-No-Wake Zone 
	
The Oregon State Marine Board will accept public comment through Feb. 28 on a proposed 5 mph/slow-no-wake zone on the canal that connects the Petric Park boat ramp to the Wood River on the north end of Agency Lake in Klamath County.  

The petitioner is requesting the rule to prevent bank erosion and protect young and nesting waterfowl.  "The canal is a narrow, shallow waterbody with marsh on the west side," said Klamath County Corporal Shawn Richards.  "The width and depth of the waterbody makes it unsuitable for high-speed operation." 

Comment will be accepted via e-mail, mail or fax.  Comments will not be accepted over the phone.  Mail comments to:  Randy Henry, OSMB, PO Box 14145, Salem, OR, 97309; e-mail; Randy.H.Henry at state.or.us ; Fax (503) 378-4597.

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Ashley A. Massey
Mandatory Education Coordinator
Oregon State Marine Board
503-378-5158
503-378-8587 ext. 85158
ashley.massey at state.or.us