Invasive mussels have invaded the west. Lake Powell is surrounded by mussel
infested waters. If this magnificent water body is to remain mussel free,
all visitors must be screened to ensure their boats are not infested.
Upon arrival at an entrance both at GCNRA these questions will be
asked to those towing boats.
1. "When was the watercraft last in a waterbody outside of Glen Canyon
NRA?"
-If more than 30 days ago, then screening is complete - boat may launch.
-If less than 30 days ago, continue to the second question.
2. "In which state did you last use your watercraft?"
If none of the following states, then screening is complete - boat may
launch.
East of 100th Meridian or
Arizona - Nevada - California - Colorado
3. If recently launched in one of these states,
boat requires inspection and/or
decontamination.
Boater given a decontamination packet at entrance station and sent to
decontamination wash station. Orange coupon is presented to the inspector
upon arrival. DO NOT proceed to launch
without stopping for inspection and obtaining Certification from the Wash
Station.
Inspection will determine if boat must be decontaminated or allowed to
launch.
Cost for decontamination wash is $50/hr with half hour minimum.
Boats arriving with live mussels will be
quarantined for 5 days following a mandatory decontamination wash at owner's
expense.
To avoid inconvenience and expense please
wash and dry your boat before arrival. If you dry the boat 7 days in summer
(30 days in winter)
then you may certify mussel free. |
PARKWIDE DECONTAMINATION SITE INFO:
Wahweap:
-Sinclair Station, 8am - 5pm (During summer signage will be posted to give
contact info).
April 1 thru May 21, 8am to 5pm
May 22 thru Sept 5, 7am to 7pm.-$50/hour, minimum ½ hour.
Bullfrog:
-8am - 5pm -Contact - Bullfrog Boat Shop - 435-684-3008
-$50/hour, minimum ½ hour.
Halls Crossing:
-Halls Top Shop, 8am - 5pm (directions to wash given to the visitor here),
435-684-7007
or Manager on Duty, 435-684-7000
-$50/hour, minimum ½ hour.
Hite:
-Dry Storage area behind store, 8am - 5pm
-Contact - Richard Chee 435-684-2278
-$50/hour, minimum ½ hour.
ANTELOPE POINT:
-Dry Storage area, 7am - 7pm
-Contact - 928-645-5900 x5028 or cell 928-660-2663
-$50/hour, minimum ½ hour.
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