Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
In the fall of 2008 the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency passed an ordinance
(Chapter 79.3) containing regulations that relate to the prevention of the
invasion of aquatic invasive species in
Beginning
What if I have an intact AIS inspection seal and I plan to boat only on
You may proceed directly to our ramp to pay a one-time 2011 TAHOE ONLY
Watercraft Fee of $30.00. You will be issued a 2011 TAHOE ONLY sticker which
must be affixed to your watercraft trailer and then you may launch.
When you take your boat out of the water, our pier staff will affix a new AIS
inspection seal to your vessel/trailer.
VERY IMPORTANT FOR TAHOE ONLY CUSTOMERS: If you return to our ramp
without an intact seal, you will not be permitted to launch. You will be
directed to proceed to a TRPA inspection facility for inspection and
decontamination and you must pay a one-time 2011 TAHOE IN OUT Watercraft Fee
(fee schedule below.) TRPA staff will deduct $30.00 from your 2011 TAHOE IN OUT
Watercraft Fee if you previously paid your 2011 TAHOE ONLY Watercraft Fee.
What if I have an intact AIS inspection seal and I plan to boat on other lakes,
in addition to
You must proceed to a TRPA inspection facility to pay a one-time 2011 TAHOE IN
OUT Watercraft Fee (fee schedule below). You will be issued a 2011 TAHOE IN OUT
Sticker, which must be affixed to your watercraft trailer, and an AIS inspection
seal and then you may proceed to our ramp to launch your boat.
VERY IMPORTANT FOR TAHOE IN OUT CUSTOMERS: If you return to our ramp
without an intact seal, you will not be permitted to launch. You will be
directed to proceed to a TRPA inspection facility for inspection and
decontamination after which you will be issued an AIS inspection seal; and then
you may proceed to our ramp to launch your boat.
How to prepare and what to expect at a TRPA Inspection Facility
Come to the launch facility prepared to answer questions about your boat engine,
sewage disposal, bilge cleaning and recent boating trips. Visit
www.tahoeboatinspections.com
to learn about Clean, Drain, and Dry and to get up-to-date information about the
inspections.
The inspection and certification process includes boater education and
compliance with:
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Aquatic invasive species program
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Noise and no-wake-zone standards
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Clean bilge practices
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Wastewater management
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Engine tuning and altitude
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Payment of mitigation fee
Why the need for inspections?
Watercrafts are the largest vectors for spreading Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
into new waterways. Inspections are an essential part of preventing this
inadvertent transport of alien species into our pristine waters of
Invasive species have devastating environmental and economic impacts on
industries, communities and native species populations. Most invasive
species do not have predators to keep their populations in balance and, once
introduced, are very hard if not impossible to eradicate. A few of the AIS that
we are most concerned with are Zebra and Quagga mussels,
Many kinds of aquatic pests, including both plants and animals, are easily
carried by trailered boats so checking obvious places may not be enough.
Aquatic Invasive Species can hide anywhere! Clean, Drain and Dry your watercraft
after every use to ensure you are not transporting any nasty nuisances.
ALWAYS CLEAN, DRAIN
YOUR EQUIPMENT EVERY TIME YOU LAUNCH
We are sure all of our customers are as committed as we are to preserving the
beauty of
For more information, call 1-888-TAHOE-