LAKE COUNTY
Reduced boating speed enforced when operating a motorboat while Lake Levels are High in Clear Lake
Due to increasing lake levels in Clear Lake, motorboat users are reminded of local recreation Ordinance 3065, which requires idle speed when boating within one-quarter mile or less from the shore of Clear Lake. “Idle speed” means operating a motorboat at a speed that does not produce a wake, protecting shoreline property and infrastructure from harmful wave action.
This Ordinance goes into effect when the lake reaches 8.0 feet or higher on the Rumsey scale for a twenty-four (24) hour period. The requirements are lifted when Clear Lake drops to 7.9 feet Rumsey, or lower, for a 24 hour period.
Violating this Ordinance constitutes a misdemeanor and may result in a fine not to exceed $500, or up to six months imprisonment in the County Jail.
Please Continue to Exercise Caution Due to Floating and Submerged Debris
Additionally, all boaters are advised to use extra caution when operating motorboats throughout Clear Lake due to floating and submerged debris hazards resulting from the ongoing Atmospheric River storm events that have occurred in late January and February.
Floating and submerged debris such as trees, branches, full or partial floating docks, abandoned or detached boats, trash, and other objects can cause significant damage, particularly when coming into contact with boats operating at normal to significant speed. Boaters should remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings and maintain a safe, slower speed when boating throughout all of Clear Lake this time of year.
For questions regarding this topic, or to report in-lake hazards such as debris, floating docks, or missing or found hazard buoys, please contact the Water Resources Department at (707) 263-2344 or email at water.resources@lakecountyca.gov.
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KELSEYVILLE
Shade Canyon school announces Walk-Through tours
In announcing the start of open enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year Lake County’s newest tuition free charter school Shade Canyon is hosting a Walk-Through Shade Canyon event inviting families to come inside and see the school while getting a glimpse of daily activities and student life. This event is held at the school, located at 4335 Sylar Lane in Kelseyville, monthly on every third Thursday.
Shade Canyon is a holistic, nature based program for diverse learners. With a focus on arts, nature and play and a curriculum inspired by the principles of Public Waldorf education daily life at Shade Canyon is unique from mainstream classrooms. They pride themselves on diversity, quality and inclusion and aim to provide an environment that nourishes families and learners of all types and backgrounds.
Being a new school, Shade Canyon is growing and developing with our community and is currently enrolling for transitional kindergarten (TK) through third grade. Every year a grade will be added ending in eighth grade.
Enrollment and event information can be found on the school website www.ShadeCanyon.org and we look forward to meeting all of you.
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