Lake County Invasive Mussel Inspection Program

Lake County Invasive Mussel Prevention Program

   

  WHY?     

 

This is the impact mussels can have.....

             

The Board of Supervisors has intensified the Lake County Invasive Mussel Prevention Program with Lake County Ordinance 2915 to better protect the water bodies of the County from possible quagga and zebra mussel infestation. These forms of mussels significantly alter lake ecology and can harm native animals, humans, and boats, can be unknowingly transported from one lake to another by boaters. These mussels have caused devastating impacts on municipal water systems, recreation and fisheries in other areas. LET US ALL PROTECT LAKE COUNTY'S WATERWAYS!

The ordinance:

Requires a mandatory screening that includes a physical inspection for any water vessel prior to launching in a Lake County water body.

 

 

  

All vessels are required to obtain either visitor compliance bands or resident inspection stickers prior to launching.

                          

Establishes a fee of  $10.00 for each vessel.

 

Bans the disposal of live bait and any liquid that contains or has contained live bait into Lake County water bodies.

 

Applies to all motorized and non-motorized vessels that are trailered. 
 

 

The inspection and fee does NOT apply to canoes, kayaks, car-top boats, float tubes, rafts, wind surfers/boards, and boogey boards.

    

Your cooperation and assistance in educating others about this threat is critical to the protection of Lake County lakes, fisheries and community facilities.

                                      

Information about the mussel prevention program is provided for your convenience and the safety of our waterways.
For additional information, call the County Department of Water Resources at 707-263-2344