Originally Posted by
661Bass'n
I received my Quagga & Zebra Mussels stickers along with my registration renewal. So, I had to verify excaclty where to affix this sticker on my boat and as I figured it's aft of the Boat registration sticker. I wanted to see just where my $16 bucks was going for this required fresh water fee. And here is what the DMV has on their site.
" What is being done in response to quagga/zebra mussels?
An Interagency Quagga/Zebra Mussel Team*, comprised of federal and state agencies and private partners, has been working together to contain and control quagga and zebra mussels in California since their discovery in Lake Mead in January 2007 and subsequently in water bodies in southern California. Zebra mussels were discovered in a central California water body in January 2008. Their actions include coordination and reporting of the following:
Increased watercraft inspections at California Department of Food and Agriculture Border Protection Stations.
Development and implementation of monitoring plans for high risk water bodies in the state.
Training of state, federal and local agency staff and K-9 units to conduct watercraft inspections and monitoring.
Public outreach and education to watercraft owners through print and online media, outdoor signage and distribution of information at public/media events. (e.g., a Boat Cleaning Guide Book, watercraft inspections contact information, etc.). More information can be found on DBW and/or CDFW websites."
I am not complaining all that much, I mean I have to pay for it if I want to boat in California fresh water, but I am just wondering how much money My Great State of California is going to rake in...Notice they are Training K-9 units to conduct watercraft inspections...lol I hope good ol SPIKE can sniff out those invading quagga/zebra mussels...lol
Happy Holiday's and see ya on the lake.
661Bass'n
(Alex)