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SUPPORT\Boat Inspections—2-11-13
RESOLUTION REQUESTING LAKE GEORGE PARK COMMISSION TO
INSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR MANDATORY INSPECTION OF
TRAILER BOATS PRIOR TO LAUNCH INTO LAKE GEORGE
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2013
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, aquatic invasive species infestations pose a serious threat to the ecological
health of Lake George and the economic future of the Lake George Region, and
WHEREAS, millions of dollars have been spent to remove and control aquatic invasive
species in Lake George and the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of aquatic invasive species spread
prevention have been found to far exceed eradication and containment efforts of introduced
species, and
WHEREAS, aquatic invasive species spread prevention in Lake George currently relies
exclusively on public education and voluntary compliance to check for visible plants and animals,
and
WHEREAS, Lake George faces a threat of aquatic invasive species in the microscopic
form that are spread within boat engine water, bilge water, ballast water, live wells, as well as
anchors and other accessories, and
WHEREAS, viable mandatory boat inspection and decontamination programs have been
successfully established in other parts of the country, and
WHEREAS, a centralized comprehensive program is needed for Lake George, which is
bordered by eight towns, one village and three counties, and
WHEREAS, the Lake George Park Commission has been conveyed special authority and
responsibility by New York State to regulate boating activity on Lake George and preserve the
unique resources of the Lake George Park,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, to proactively prevent the introduction of new aquatic invasive species and
conserve the water quality and public enjoyment of Lake George, the Queensbury Town Board hereby
calls upon the Lake George Park Commission to institute a program for mandatory boat inspection and
potential decontamination to ensure that all boats launched into Lake George are free of aquatic
invasive species, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to send
a certified copy of this Resolution to the Lake George Park Commission and take such other and
further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I I'h day of February, 2013,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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