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I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. Two weeks ago my wife and I went down to Lake Powell and fished for stripers. Today we decided to go to Starvation Res. and were not allowed to launch. Lake Powell has been listed by the state of Utah as being an infested water. Since my boat had only been out of water for 2 weeks it needed to be decontaminated. The rangers at Starvation were really nice and all but I was a little perturbed that they had no gas for the decontamination unit. I stopped at Deer Creek Res. to get a second opinion on the way home and what I was told at Starvation was repeated. They couldn't decontaminate my boat because they were no longer on the clock. They were kind enough to talk to me so I let it be. I just wish somewhere down at Lake Powell there would have been a sign saying " You must have your boat decontaminated before entering any other waters". The ranger at the park entrance never said anything, the ranger at the top of the boat ramp didn't mention it to me, and I don't recall seeing any signs that said so as well. I do remember seeing something about clean, drain, and dry but nothing saying I can't launch untill I have been decontaminated. I am sure some of the blame has to lie on my shoulders for not looking at the infected waters list before I left.
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Ouch, that sounds like a miserable trip. I count myself lucky then that others on this forum pointed me to the online cert form and information a couple years back: http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/invasive-mussels.html
For my float tube I've been taking the online certification test so I can print a reusable cert and not need to refill it out on each body of water. It does not change the requirements to decontaminate, but by the end of the test you are well versed in the differences between self and professional decontamination and that would left you anticipate things better so that a future event would not unfold in the same way it did.
So hopefully your experience and the link to the info/form can help others get up to speed on the requirements and avoid an equally miserable experience such as what you had.
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Like [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/community/community.cgi?do=user_page;pg=user_profile_view.html;username=Hnaf"]Hnaf[/url] said, taking the online test at the link he listed is the only way to go. It saves time and money in the long run and is well worth the effort it takes to take the test. I'm surprised the guys at Starvation state park did not just run down and get the gas for their decontamination unit. After driving that far, I think I would have bought the gas for them, lol.
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I went to Powell 2 weeks ago too. And I asked the guy that gave me the inspection if I would get decon when I pulled out he told me I would have to wait or find someone to decon me. I thought I could wait it out but 18 days us too long. I called a number I got off the website and talked to a lady who told me u could go to provo state park. The next morning I called them and it was a all day wait trying to find someone to do it. But I finally found q guy and set up a appointment and got it done. You would think they would make it a lot easier than they do.
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Sure lie and if you get caught they will have no problem giving you 10, 000 fine and jail time.
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And that is exactly how the stuff is spread.
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I was down at Sand Hollow in April for 3 days and was leaving Sunday morning. I went into the Ranger station at 8:30 am and ask if I get my boat sprayed. When I went into the office 3 people (2 Rangers and 1 girl checking people in). I was told that I would have to hang around till 10:00 am to have that done. I understand the importance of the wash but we pay alot of money for park fees and boat and trailer registration, camping fees. I have always had my boat sprayed when leaving a lake. I just wish the parks employees would work with us a little better. Just a little frustrating to me..
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They are sure making it hard to follow the rules.
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I fully understand the frustration, and sympathize with the inconvenience - but the decon stations are free.
I'm sure they could have multi-lane decon stations open 24/7 if they made it mandatory AND charged $20 a boat every time.
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I arrived at the park just before 5 sat. night, by the time they had figured out they didn't have any gas it was past 6. In hindsite buying the gas for them would have been a smart idea but I'm not sure if I could have been on the lake before sundown. I was able to get it done at Deer Creek, but I had to hunt people down to get it taken care of. With my luck I would have been the one to contaminate Deer Creek and get caught. I would have to file bankruptcy to pay for the cleanup, probably lose my right to own a boat and go fishing. After that I would be completely useless kind of like a horse with a broken leg, put a hole in my head and finish it. Thats why I didn't lie.
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[quote BS]Next time just lie.[/quote]
Wooh NO dont do that you might just trying to be funny but its no joke. The last thing we need to to spread these mussels to every lake, then we would have to go through decontamination checks at every lake. Not to mention Mussels gorge the same food fish do ( zoo plankton ) and starve fish.
This also effect Float tube and Pontoons not just boats.
Not 100% sure how the Self decontamination process works. Meaning If you Self decontaminate do you just have to have them check your boat to relaunch next time.
Middle of page 3
http://wildlife.utah.gov/mussels/PDF/decon_protocol.pdf
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It is the BOATER's responsibility to CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY prior to launching at any water -- especially after boating on waters that are listed (ie: Lake Powell, Sand Hollow).
I don't feel bad for you at all. The mandatory drying period had not yet been met, and you had not taking the initiative to make sure your boat was cleaned prior to heading to a new lake.
Basically -- I'm praising the crew at both Starvation and Deer Creek FOR POSSIBLY PREVENTING FURTHER CONTAMINATION!
Sure -- it's a real pain in the but. But it's worth it. I hope more boaters read this and take it upon themselves to assure that their boats are cleaned, drained, and dried (mandatory drying period) prior to moving to other waters.
If you need to get your boat cleaned, just contact your closest DWR office and they will make sure to help get your boat cleaned.
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I commend you for telling the truth, and taking the time and effort to getting it right. I wouldn't pay much attention to some other comments on the thread. One person just likes to rant and hear him/herself talk. Good luck on your next trip and we may meet up at Starvation, I fish it quite a bit.[fishin]
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I say, good for you for not lieing, even if BS was kidding that is nothing to kid about. You know it is easy for us to sit here and say what you should have done but when you were there, I'm sure it would not have crossed my mind either about getting gas for them. As mentioned, maybe this thread will help others know what needs to be done after going to Powell. If you don't have your boat decontaminated, you must wait the required amount of time before launching in another body of water. I really believe that if all boaters took the test at the link listed at the start of this thread if would help us all.
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Every boat should be cleaned when leaving waters that are known to be infected.NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Staffing and Equipment should be available 24-7 to efficiently and quickly clean every boat when leaving infected waters. This approach has advantages over placing equipment at every ramp in North America who has no mussel problem and is not staffed, funded,trained or willing to provide the service. Take the battle to the front if you expect to contain the problem.
I am doubtful that containment is possible.
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Every boat should be cleaned when leaving waters that are known to be infected.NO EXCEPTIONS.
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I agree.
However, this sort of demand could cause unintended consequences. For example, what happens if mandatory decontamination is enforced, but due to the logistics of equipment and manpower, decontaminating every boat may not be possible (ie: not enough hours in the day to decon each and every boat). So, to rectify this possible problem, maybe the lakes place additional restrictions on the number of boats allowed per day on the water? Or, limit the hours and times boats are allowed off the water?
I completely understand why a policy would be desired to decon each and every boat coming off infected waters -- but putting that into practice could be a big can of worms!
personally -- I see a nice business opportunity for an entrepreneur in Page or Kanab.
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