Courtesy Boat Inspections Help Prevent Invasive Plant Infestations
Welcome to the public boat launch, Woodbury Pond. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
Courtesy boat inspectors are all volunteers. They are trained to check boats and equipment to ensure no plants are introduced to the lakes. Zach is one of the Tacoma Lakes inspectors. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
Zach begins his inspection by speaking to the driver and checking that the boat is registered and has a current milfoil sticker. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
Zach begins to inspect the boat. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
Zach carefully checks the boat, motor and trailer. It only takes a small fragment of an invasive plant to infest a lake. Fragments often are attached to the motor and trailer. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
The boat and trailer were spotless. Here they enter the lake to enjoy a day of fishing and boating. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
In addition to the inspectors, signs provide instructions. Education is key to protect our lakes! Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
Please follow these simple rules to keep the boat launch safe.Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
This sign is the key to protecing the Tacoma Lakes from devastating invasive plants. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
The entire community must be committed to protect the lakes. School children made a major contribution in 2006. Photo courtesy Buddy Potts.
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