[Chaos-l] Boat ramp access

[Michael Hrivnak]

What a shame.  I would like to participate in the committee to find a new 
site, and I'll help any way I can.  I am not expressly interested in heading 
the committee, but I am willing to if nobody else steps forward.

Michael

On Wednesday 20 February 2008 2:21:11 pm Jayme Hanzak wrote:
> Gentlemen and Ladies,
>
> It seems using Farrington Boat ramp is an absolute NO.
> Here is the response to my email.
>
>
> -----Hey Jayme,
>
> I have reviewed this request with our Enforcement Division and am not
> willing to consider this activity.  The funding for the boating access
> sites are received from motorboat registration fee's and the regulations
> are as follows-
>
>
>
> This boating access area can
>
> be used for the launching and
>
> recovery of boats and for parking
>
> vehicles and boat trailers only
>
> while involved in boating
>
> activities at this site. All other
>
> uses of this area are prohibited
>
> unless otherwise specified by the
>
> N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
>
> G.S. 113-264 15A NCAC 10E .0104(e)
>
>
>
> The Engineering Services Division does have the authority to issue special
> use permits at these sites, however these permits have historically been
> reserved for activities that may also be closely associated with boating
> such as a contractor using the ramp to unload or offload materials on
> barges, fishing tournament activities etc..
>
>
>
> Water access is slowly becoming a limited resource in our state and the
> recreational and sportsman boater alike continue to be faced with
> diminished access.  I realize your request sounds reasonable on face value
> but I’m afraid that if I allow this request then many more will follow with
> a precedent set that will not allow me to manage water access for the folks
> who are actually footing the bill.  There is however quite a few State
> Parks facilities on this body of water and this activity fits more closely
> with their mission.  You might want to contact them to see if they can
> accommodate your group.  I hope you understand and I am truly sorry I could
> not accommodate you.
>
>
>
> Erik D. Christofferson
>
> Section Chief of Facilities and Operations
>
> NC Wildlife Resources Commission
>
> Division of Engineering Services
>
> http://www.ncwildlife.org
>
> --------------------------------
>
> Sooooo, I guess we need a committee to go in search of a new dark site that
> is as convenient as Farrington. Does anyone want to head this committee? As
> for the rest of us, we need to keep our eyes and ears open for dark site
> possibilities. In the mean time, my back yard is available.
>
> Happy Eclipsing tonight!
>
> Jayme
>
>
>
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