Final GRDA Cleanup Project of the Year Completed
Scott Horton of The Shoreline Management Team organized another cleanup project this week at the Salina Pumped Storage Project in Salina. Assisted by GRDA Police, an inmate crew from the Department of Corrections worked around several areas of Chimney Rock Lake to remove trash and debris. Crews filled two large commercial dumpsters with trash removed from the area. This is the fourth and final cleanup project for 2016 conducted by the Shoreline Management Team resulting in the removal of an estimated sixteen tons of trash and debris around GRDA lakes. Additional projects are being planned for next year.
Group Identifies Strategic Initiatives in Letter to Trump Transition Team
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has joined forces with more than 10 other outdoor recreation groups, representing nearly 90 percent of the outdoor economy, to call attention to the collective breadth and positive impact of our nation’s recreation and outdoor industry. The outdoor recreation industry contributes approximately $646 billion per year to Gross Domestic Product, about 4% of the entire U.S. economy. The Roundtable is dedicated to working alongside President-elect Trump and his administration to grow jobs and ensure all Americans have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Initiatives the group will focus on include growing diverse participation, expanding access, and promoting conservation. As such, in one of its first endeavors, the Roundtable sent a letter on November 16 to the Trump administration transition team outlining four strategic efforts it will pursue on behalf of the outdoor industry. Over the coming weeks, the group will share numerous white papers that address important areas of focus for maintaining a healthy outdoor economy. NMMA will make these available in Currents and on nmma.org and encourages all industry stakeholders to take note and get involved. Outdoor industries involved in the Roundtable include recreational vehicles (RVs), boating, angling, hunting, camping, archery, shooting sports, both towable and motorized recreational vehicles, powersports and outdoor equipment gear, and apparel. In addition to NMMA, these industries are represented by the American Horse Council, American Recreation Coalition, American Sportfishing Association, Archery Trade Association, International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, Motorcycle Industry Council, Outdoor Industry Association, National Park Hospitality Association, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, National RV Dealers Association, Recreational Vehicle Industry Association and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America. You can learn more about BoatPACand signing up to stay informed on critical issues at Boating United by going to https://www.votervoice.net/NMMA/home.
Boating Tips from the GLSPS
For the boat powered by a single engine and a single prop, there is an advantage to approaching a dock on the port side of the boat. When you put the boat into reverse gear to slow or stop it, the prop walk will cause the stern to move next to the dock. When leaving a side dock or pier depending on wind and current, turn the steering wheel towards the dock while applying brief minimal forward power (place a fender at the bow for protection). An aft spring line can also be used. This will swing the stern outward allowing you to put the boat in reverse and back away from the dock. When you are sufficiently clear, shift to forward and depart. This maneuver will prevent the stern striking the dock when leaving because of the boat’s pivot point.
Interested in becoming more confident in your boating skills? The United States Power Squadrons offers many courses such as weather, seamanship, navigation, marine mechanics and marine electronics online and in the classroom. For more information visit our website at: www.grandlakeusps.com or on Face Book at GLSPS.
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