Invasive Species Alert

April 16, 2009

Attention: Ruth Lake Boaters

The following Registration and Inspection Requirements are being implemented in an effort to protect Ruth Lake from Invasive Species. Click on any of the following links for more information.

Registration and Inspection Requirements

Pre-Registration is Available in Eureka and Fortuna

Check-in and Inspection Process at Ruth Lake

Costs

Launch Locations

For additional information call

For additional information on invasive species

Registration and Inspection Requirements

Prior to launching at Ruth Lake all watercraft must be registered, inspected & contain a valid sticker
When bringing your watercraft to be inspected please make sure your boat is completely CLEANED, DRAINED, AND DRY. (See informative video on how to prepare your boat for inspection… http://www.100thmeridian.org/video.asp)
Boat owners with trailered boats can have their boat banded upon exiting Ruth Lake. Banded boats will not need to be re-inspected upon their return, provided the tamper-proof band is still intact and in place. (The band is a boat-to-trailer tie.)
There is a special provision, available only to local, “resident” boats which remain in the immediate vicinity year-round and only launch at Ruth Lake. Such boats must be registered each year, and their owners must sign a sworn affidavit. If these conditions are met, these boats will not require inspection. Please understand this provision will be strictly enforced – any boater found to be in violation will be subject to citations and fines, and will lose privileges to launch at Ruth Lake.

Pre-Registration is Available in Eureka and Fortuna:

Prior to driving to Ruth Lake, trailered watercraft can be registered, inspected and banded in Eureka or Fortuna. Call in advance for an appointment to ensure a trained inspector is available.
Pro Sport in Eureka -(707) 443-6328
Reynolds RV in Fortuna, (707) 725-3426
Brown's Sporting Goods (707) 923-2533

Check-in and Inspection Process at Ruth Lake:

Upon arrival at Ruth Lake, check-in with your boat (or other watercraft) at the Ruth Recreation Campground. Staff will be available there to register and inspect your watercraft.

Inspectors will be available at Ruth Rec Campground year round and at the Marina May 1st -October 31, 2010. Call Ruth Lake CSD for times at (707)574-6332

Costs

Inspection and sticker fees are as follows:

Inspection Fees:

Ski/Patio/Bass boats: $20.00, Sticker Fees: $10.00

Open Fish/Jet ski: $10.00, Sticker Fees: $10.00

Kayak/Canoe: $3.00, Sticker Fees: $3.00

Float Tubes/Other: no charge (but must be inspected and marked).

Launch Locations

RESIDENT BOATS:

Boats which fully meet the requirements for local, “resident” boats will be allowed to launch at Old Ruth day-use area. Boat owners who wish to launch there must register with Ruth Lake CSD to obtain the key or combination to provide access through the security gate. No other boat is allowed to launch there, at any time or under any circumstance. Access for “resident” boats only will be strictly enforced – any boater found to be in violation will be subject to citations and fines, and will lose privileges to launch at Ruth Lake. To see map of "Resident" Boundaries please click here.

ALL OTHER BOATS AND WATERCRAFT:

All trailered and motorized watercraft must launch from the Marina or Ruth Rec Campground at all times. Launching from any other location is strictly prohibited.
Non-trailered, non-motorized watercraft (such as kayaks and canoes) may launch from other locations, after they have been registered and inspected.

On behalf of the board of directors of the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District and the Ruth Lake Community Services District thank you for your help in protecting our community’s vital water supply from invasive species. Have a great time at Ruth Lake!

For additional information call:

Ruth Lake Community Services District: (707) 574-6332

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District: (707) 443-5018

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INVASIVE SPECIES:

http://www.100thmeridian.org/ provides additional information including online education.

Department of Fish and Game information line: (866) 440-9530 or online

www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives/quaggamussel

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL:

Main Office at (707) 443-5018.

Ruth Lake Community Services District, (707) 574-6332.

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