Make your voice heard! Regulations coming to Parker

[rivermobster]

BUT!!? aren't you always saying Parker Is Closed?



WELL if so, should Not matter to you= RIGHT?

I'm grandfathered in.

 

[SKIDMARC]

I do not know but am asking here= Is Parker's sole existence Vacation related?

Yes. . But also retirement for a few.

 

[rivermobster]

I do not know but am asking here= Is Parker's sole existence Vacation related?

Absolutely not. The Colorado river was dammed up in various places to control the seasonal floods and provide electricity. Parker dam was actually built in 1938. Hoover in 1931. There wasn't a whole lot of boating or vacationing going on back in those days.

Today, the river flows are mostly regulated to control water to the farm lands. If you drive south from Parker, on the AZ side, all you will see is miles and miles of farms. Once you head south pass the 10, and move over to the CA side, it's the same thing for miles. The Imperial Valley lives off the river. Most of the river, from it's beginnings in at Grand Lake CO, is pretty much undeveloped land. By the time the river gets to mexico, there isn't a whole lot of water left.

As far as vacationers go...

The weekend warriors that invaded Havasu and Parker, don't contribute a whole lot to the economy. They buy some gas and food and are on their way. No one there can live on just 2 days of income a week. There is lots of other stuff going on.

The snow birds in the winter, those guys bring in some cash. Yeah they are fixed incomes, and are tight as fuck with their money, but there are there for MONTHS. I know people that rent to the birds, and those few months of rent pay a years worth of their house payments. Think about that for awhile!

There is shit tons of reading out there on the river. Google is your friend. There are also a few good specials on the Disney Channel about the river. The last one I watched was about 2 guys that hiked the entire grand canyon. They were nuts, but they did it. It had only been done once before.

I'm a huge fan of the river. I've been to CO where it starts. I find it fascinating. Lot's of cool history there.

 

[hallett21]

Absolutely not. The Colorado river was dammed up in various places to control the seasonal floods and provide electricity. Parker dam was actually built in 1938. Hoover in 1931. There wasn't a whole lot of boating or vacationing going on back in those days.

Today, the river flows are mostly regulated to control water to the farm lands. If you drive south from Parker, on the AZ side, all you will see is miles and miles of farms. Once you head south pass the 10, and move over to the CA side, it's the same thing for miles. The Imperial Valley lives off the river. Most of the river, from it's beginnings in at Grand Lake CO, is pretty much undeveloped land. By the time the river gets to mexico, there isn't a whole lot of water left.

As far as vacationers go...

The weekend warriors that invaded Havasu and Parker, don't contribute a whole lot to the economy. They buy some gas and food and are on their way. No one there can live on just 2 days of income a week. There is lots of other stuff going on.

The snow birds in the winter, those guys bring in some cash. Yeah they are fixed incomes, and are tight as fuck with their money, but there are there for MONTHS. I know people that rent to the birds, and those few months of rent pay a years worth of their house payments. Think about that for awhile!

There is shit tons of reading out there on the river. Google is your friend. There are also a few good specials on the Disney Channel about the river. The last one I watched was about 2 guys that hiked the entire grand canyon. They were nuts, but they did it. It had only been done once before.

I'm a huge fan of the river. I've been to CO where it starts. I find it fascinating. Lot's of cool history there. [emoji106]

Weekend warriors carry these towns as much as everyone wants to argue. I’d go as far to say average Friday through Sunday hotel is $600. Plus food (family of 4) $600. Fuel for the the boat $200 (low estimate). Other essentials $200. Total weekend = $1,600.00

Times 100-1000x??

I believe that some people’s snowbirds cover their annual mortgage. But I’m sure those mortgages were last signed in 1980.

Fully custom home and the snowbirds cover roughly 33%.

I wouldn’t trade it for much but Havasu and Parker are driven by weekend visitors. Remove them and we have Tombstone 2.0


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[RiverDave]

People aren't getting it. I don't give a fuck if you drive a flattie, a wake boat, a cat, a day cruiser, a pontoon, a PWC, or anything else. If you can't do it LEGALLY and SAFELY, then stay the fuck home. You all are proving my point. YOU feel that YOU have the right to do anything YOU want, and anyone else who gets in YOUR way should stay on the beach.

I've been around boats and boat races my whole life. From LB Marine Stadium, the Parker 9/7 hour Enduros. NJBA Races at BW, etc. I will also GUARANTEE that I have more hours behind the helm on the Parker Strip than ANYONE. All those times you pulled off because it was too crazy or crowded? I HAD to be out there. Hell, I probably put more hours in one year than most of you have or will have in your entire life. And guess what. I've NEVER had a collision. Why? because I was responsible, alert, and IN CONTROL. Whether the boat had a blue light, or was one of my own boats, I never so much as scratched another piece of gelcoat.

I don't have anything against flatties or any other kind of boat. Except that THEY are the only ones who try to pull off these unlicensed events. They are also the ones that are usually unregistered, illegal exhaust, and flaunt it whenever and wherever they can. And while the boats involved in this weekend's wrecks may have not been actively involved in the illegal event, it contributed to it by putting a whole lot more boats in an already dangerous section of River.

And whoever it was that made the comment about kids on docks, (I'm not going to bother to go back and find out who) proved my point. YOU want to stop people from enjoying THEIR property just because YOU just might come flying by and run over their dock, like it's your right to do so. How about you don't let your kids play hopscotch in your driveway, because I might just want to come driving by at 100 MPH and may lose control and run them over. After all, driveways are to park your car.

Not all PWC operators are idiots. Not all Wakeboat operators are inconsiderate. Not all pontoon boat operators are 70 years old. Not all Flat operators are jerks. Not all DCB owners are stuck-up snobs (well, I'll have to think about that one).

One thing is for sure in this thread. We all found out who the dick swingers are.

What are your thoughts on Schect proposing a no wake zone from fox’s to big bend?

personally I think it’s going to be more dangerous for one and kill the strip for two.

I read on social media last night that was his proposal. If you are against it what would be the quickest proposed solutions to preventing it?

and more to the point getting rid of this guy? He has absolutely ruined Parker with hyper enforcement on the strip. Myself and others barely go there anymore because of it.

 

[RiverDave]

You said it just fine Dave!! I myself as a NON-diplomat, would of said SoCaler's.

whst about people from Nevada and New Mexico?

 

[Echo Lodge]

Calm before the storm!

 

[RiverDave]

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Calm before the storm!

That would fall into the proposed no wake zone.. From foxes to big bend..

 

[J 2]

What are your thoughts on Schect proposing a no wake zone from fox’s to big bend?

personally I think it’s going to be more dangerous for one and kill the strip for two.

I read on social media last night that was his proposal. If you are against it what would be the quickest proposed solutions to preventing it and getting rid of this guy?

Foxes to Big Bend? Really, that's ridiculous. I had a place at Echo 20 years and sold in 2014 to get my son through college, now that I can go back and was starting to look around if they do this no way I'm coming back. Maybe just maybe the narrow section where the docks end till you get around the corner, it really does get rough there. Not surprised to see those boats on the docks due to drivers that shouldn't have been driving in those conditions.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Im not anti wake surf boats but I will never go back the weekend of the nautique regatta it was a shit show of waves I thought for sure my boat was going to end up on the dock at road runner when we stopped for a burger and fries! it was a tough time getting back to the ramp!!!!!!!

 

[Echo Lodge]

That would fall into the proposed no wake zone.. From foxes to big bend..

Would kill my early morning ski course. Course's south end is just past Fox's before the sandbar to the north end at Castle Rock.

 

[grumpy88]

Why stop there ? There are plenty of other narrow corners on the strip . I like others think it was just very busy and shit happens . No new regulation !

 

[Wbinder]

What are your thoughts on Schect proposing a no wake zone from fox’s to big bend?

personally I think it’s going to be more dangerous for one and kill the strip for two.

I read on social media last night that was his proposal. If you are against it what would be the quickest proposed solutions to preventing it?

and more to the point getting rid of this guy? He has absolutely ruined Parker with hyper enforcement on the strip. Myself and others barely go there anymore because of it.

Who is schect? What’s his full name did a quick google search couldn’t find him


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[Wedgy]

To head off a 5MPH No Wake Zone, Rules similar to the 25 MPH speed limits within the LMNRA?
Also at Willow Beach, the Rule is no Towing, Skiing, WakeBoard etc, from the Fish Hatchery, to past WB. 25MPH. Would that work?

 

[Taboma]

Who is schect? What’s his full name did a quick google search couldn’t find him


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He's this guy (Named spelled wrong in this thread, including the newspaper article) ----- Boating/OHV Supervisor Lt. Donald Schlecht: [email protected]

 

[Riverbottom]

What are your thoughts on Schect proposing a no wake zone from fox’s to big bend?

personally I think it’s going to be more dangerous for one and kill the strip for two.

I read on social media last night that was his proposal. If you are against it what would be the quickest proposed solutions to preventing it?

and more to the point getting rid of this guy? He has absolutely ruined Parker with hyper enforcement on the strip. Myself and others barely go there anymore because of it.

As you know I am not for a 5 m.p.h. zone or no wake zone on the river.

Donald Schlect has been a La Paz sherriff officer for many years , and was a CRIT cop for a short time also. ( if I remember correctly ) He is local to Parker and has spent lots of time partying on the river like us. I don't see him patrolling on the river much anymore, as he is the pilot for the Sherriff's helicopter.

I am sure you have met him over the years. If I was getting pulled over for a violation, I would prefer Donald to be the officer as he is pretty reasonable and easy to talk with, and not a hyper enforcement type of guy.

I will try and find Donald this week and get his take on this, and give you a call.


Meanwhile write or call the District 2 County Supervisor like I mentioned previously.

 

[cofooter]

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Calm before the storm!

Go tear it up before you can't!!!!

 

[Echo Lodge]

Go tear it up before you can't!!!!

I wish I am in the office! Pic is from Old Man Tim. He is retired and lives in Parker. He seems to enjoy sending our foiling group a morning glass pic every day!

 

[hawgty55]

I would tend to believe we'd all like to keep the river and lake as is?

Also am i the only one who thinks that havasu and parker thrive and sustain from "weekend warriors" and "out of towners"?

 

[MK1MOD0]

A no wakesports / towing section would be much more appropriate. Would lessen congestion, and reduce the huge wake issue.


PS. If people were proactive on this front, it would most likely diffuse the need to go no wake/ 5 mph in the area discussed.

 

[rivermobster]

He's this guy (Named spelled wrong in this thread, including the newspaper article) ----- Boating/OHV Supervisor Lt. Donald Schlecht: [email protected]

Thanks. I wrote a letter to the other email address that was mentioned here. I'll pop off another one to this guy. Thanks.

 

[rivermobster]

Here ya go boys and girls, get busy writing!!

Contacts - La Paz County Sheriff's Office

La Paz County, Arizona

www.lapazsheriff.org

 

[skifaster]

Here ya go boys and girls, get busy writing!!

Contacts - La Paz County Sheriff's Office

La Paz County, Arizona

www.lapazsheriff.org

Thank you for sharing the contacts. I have sent emails to the contacts listed. I certainly hope they don't make a knee jerk reaction here. While I am not in favor of any restrictions, if they are inevitable, I certainly hope it is only on Holiday Weekends or some type of time limitation like that. As a property owner and someone that boats out there all year, a 5mph zone in that section all year would be absolutely unnecessary. I hope they don't take away the opportunity for the good ole Dam to Dam ski rides.

A couple of years ago Lake Arrowhead closed off a bay after an unfortunate accident. But they only turned it into a 5mph zone on the 3 summer holiday weekends. That has been fine. The rest of the year, you can still ski around the bay. If there are any restrictions, I hope they take a reasonable approach and it isn't all day/everyday.

 

[cofooter]

Thank you for sharing the contacts. I have sent emails to the contacts listed. I certainly hope they don't make a knee jerk reaction here. While I am not in favor of any restrictions, if they are inevitable, I certainly hope it is only on Holiday Weekends or some type of time limitation like that. As a property owner and someone that boats out there all year, a 5mph zone in that section all year would be absolutely unnecessary. I hope they don't take away the opportunity for the good ole Dam to Dam ski rides.

A couple of years ago Lake Arrowhead closed off a bay after an unfortunate accident. But they only turned it into a 5mph zone on the 3 summer holiday weekends. That has been fine. The rest of the year, you can still ski around the bay. If there are any restrictions, I hope they take a reasonable approach and it isn't all day/everyday.

Agree that there should not be a full time restriction. At the most, as you say, holiday w/e's for certain hours. Other than that is is unnecessary and the bandwidth to patrol it does not exist.

 

[YumaRivernaut]

He's this guy (Named spelled wrong in this thread, including the newspaper article) ----- Boating/OHV Supervisor Lt. Donald Schlecht: [email protected]

The word "Schlecht" in German translates to:
Bad/wicked/no good.
How very appropriate and fitting.

 

[boatnam2]

I'm still missing how a wakeboard boat has to do with anything about the crashes from the weekend. So you guys are saying to its to rough for you so the smoother water will help you not crash into a dock or house? Maybe parker isn't for you, maybe a lake in south Dakota or something is for you.

 

[hallett21]

I'm still missing how a wakeboard boat has to do with anything about the crashes from the weekend. So you guys are saying to its to rough for you so the smoother water will help you not crash into a dock or house? Maybe parker isn't for you, maybe a lake in south Dakota or something is for you.

[emoji23]


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[Ziggy]

That would fall into the proposed no wake zone.. From foxes to big bend..

His proposal is like a lawsuit, request the highest limit and get half of that.

 

[Rvrluvr]

A couple of points, I've noticed in this thread.

First, the Blue Water No Wake Zone: When the Tribes proposed the Blue Water Resort/Casino/Marina, a requirement of the Corps of Engineers permit was a full environmental impact survey. All concerned agencies, Army Corps, US Fish and Wildlife, US Coast Guard, AZ Game and Fish, CA Fish and Game, CRIT Fish and Game, CRIT EPA and a slew of others spent over a year going over the entire area. What was discovered, was that several endangered species of birds and native fish called the Moovalya Marsh, across from the Resort, their home. Primarily the Yuma Clapper Rail, an endangered species of bird, built it's nests on the water surface, back in the marsh. Excessive disturbance by boat wakes causes the birds to abandon their nests, and any eggs or young that might be present. (more on this below*)

It was also found that certain endangered native fish (Colorado River squawfish, bonytailed chub, humpback chub, etc.) lays their eggs in and around the reeds in the Marsh. Again, excessive wakes dislodges the eggs, and harms the protection from predators that the reeds provide.

Everyone involved in the process agreed that a "No Wake" zone would be necessary to protect those species, and it was put in place. The No Wake zone was ordered regardless of whether the Casino/Marina was approved, disapproved or completed. A routine survey of the area was due to be completed a few years after this was done, and the same conclusion would have resulted in the No Wake Zone. The Casino only moved it up a couple of years.

What about the races? You ask. There is a protocol that must be followed whenever races are approved for the area. Racers must stay as far to the Arizona side as possible, there must be at least a one weekend lull between events, and strict enforcement of the zone must be conducted at all other times. This will minimize the disturbance in the Marsh and assist in maintaining, and hopefully increasing, the species population.

The No Wake Zone at Blue Water has nothing to do with boat safety or the Casino. It's strictly for species management.

Speaking of permits, this brings me to my 2nd point. There is a common denominator between the 3 boat wrecks this past weekend and the deadliest collision on the Parker Strip, EVER. In both instances, there were these "word-of-mouth", under the radar, "Boat floats", "Boat shows", "Show and shine" or whatever you dick swingers want to call it. You don't want to do it the RIGHT way. That is, getting permits, sanction, insurance, safety boats, divers, medics, course closures, rules, etc. You just invite every top fuel wannabe to come out here and wave your cranks around to see who can be the loudest, fastest, most obnoxious, (oh yeah, and most DANGEROUS) boat on the River.

Wow. They hit a wake. A PWC got in my way. Who fucking expects a wake or a PWC on the Parker Strip on a 100 degree weekend. Umm. Like EVERYONE. All these "experienced" drivers losing control, running into docks, running over other boats. Wow. It must have been a steering failure. That's the excuse. Yeah right. I know of at least 6 collisions where 6 boats "lost steering" in that exact spot, ending up with the same conclusion. Either over another boat, on the dock or T-bone into the sea wall. Funny it doesn't happen anywhere else. Just there. But I digress.

If you idiots want to show off your loud, fast boats, join a circuit. Enter a race. Put down the beer. Get a capsule, put on a helmet and a Lifeline and do it the right fucking way. Too many people are getting seriously injured, crippled, and killed because you're too stupid, inconsiderate or broke to do it right. There's a reason auto drag races aren't done up and down the street in front of your house. There's a reason there are special speedways for racing and F1-Indy-NASCAR isn't happening on Main Street, USA with everyone and their granny cruising down to Walmart in their Prius.

It's not the wake boats. It's not the PWCs. It's YOU!

Damn, I love being retired.

Who are you calling an idiot?!!!

Im more of a dumbass

 

[Rvrluvr]

This is why the libtards win Every time...

Here we sit (as boaters) doing Exactly what Alan pointed out...

Having a dick swinging party! Don't you just hate it when someone else is right besides you? LoL

Raise your hand if you're composing an Intelligent letter, if not, STFU and get busy!!

We all need to be on the same side here.

Dont tell me what to do

 

[rivermobster]

Dont tell me what to do

Pretty please? With sugar on top?

 

[RiverDave]

If you bend an inch they take a mile..

As soon as I get to the bottom
Of what was actually proposed and who is responsible for proposing it, we will begin working out how to fight against it.



In my experience with this though you face it head on ruthlessly and unflinchingly.. Then you make an example out of at least one of the people responsible for it.

Make no mistake if the petition to the Coast guard is not rescinded immediately.. Then what I will be working for is it to have it rescinded by their superiors and their resignation on top of it.

RD

 

[RiverDave]

The last time they tried to do this in lake Havasu the local business owners got involved and placed petitions in their businesses.

The boaters stuck together and showed up for the public meetings.

I hired people on my own dime to go out and collect them and put new ones out.

That was battling the USFWS (which some said could never be beat).

Not only did they unwind the idea the no wake zone, the manager (think her name was Linda?) was transferred and I believe ultimately fired. I believe there was others that got caught up in it as well. Once Congressman Gosar got ahold of her it was game over.

Someonehas to be made an example of to show them it is we the people, not “do whatever the f you want.”


it all starts with finding out what was sent exactly, by whom, and to whom.

then it’s organize local biz, chamber of commerce etc.. Then, in this case, a friendly chat with the mayor and current Sherriff, county supervisors, explaining that this can be handled quickly or it can be handled long term.

if long term and they are not willing to stand up for the cause then those same businesses and boaters must band together tLas they will be on the hit list come RE-election time as well.

This is how many petitions we collected in a matter of weeks during the Havasu no wake zone fight. That stack is over six inches thick and has thousands of names on it.

 

[rivermobster]

So.............

I just got off the phone with Duce Minor! He called me concerning my email I wrote to him yesterday.

Very cool dude. Total river guy! He actually lives full time in Parker. He's about my age, so he remembers the old days and how things used to be, and agrees, that because of the CA lock down, it's TEMPORALLY CRAZY out there right now!

He said he called the Sheriff about the proposed "no wake zone" and told me..........



































































Wait for it...............................



































































































That the whole "no wake zone" thing is just a rumor!!! lol

He had no idea how it got started, but wasn't really concerned how it did. But he was adamant it was only a rumor. There is no "no wake zone" being planned.

We did have a nice chat about wake board boats though, and NO, I did not bring it up!!! He lives where there are private docks on the water, and said they will be having an HOA meeting shortly about what can be done about the docks getting hammered and tied up boats being sunk.

Needless to say, I like this guy!!!!!!!!!! lol

We talked for ten minutes or so. Just like I would with anyone else about the river. I'd be happy to share a drink with the guy.

So go back to your business citizens. Everyone can relax.


P.S. Just to confirm, I called back the number that called me. It was the La Paz county office, and the girl who answered confirmed he had been calling people all morning.

About Duce

I'm gonna go have me a drink!

 

[cofooter]

So.............

I just got off the phone with Duce Minor! He called me concerning my email I wrote to him yesterday.

Very cool dude. Total river guy! He actually lives full time in Parker. He's about my age, so he remembers the old days and how things used to be, and agrees, that because of the CA lock down, it's TEMPORALLY CRAZY out there right now!

He said he called the Sheriff about the proposed "no wake zone" and told me..........



































































Wait for it...............................



































































































That the whole "no wake zone" thing is just a rumor!!! lol

He had no idea how it got started, but wasn't really concerned how it did. But he was adamant it was only a rumor. There is no "no wake zone" being planned.

We did have a nice chat about wake board boats though, and NO, I did not bring it up!!! He lives where there are private docks on the water, and said they will be having an HOA meeting shortly about what can be done about the docks getting hammered and tied up boats being sunk.

Needless to say, I like this guy!!!!!!!!!! lol

We talked for ten minutes or so. Just like I would with anyone else about the river. I'd be happy to share a drink with the guy.

So go back to your business citizens. Everyone can relax.


P.S. Just to confirm, I called back the number that called me. It was the La Paz county office, and the girl who answered confirmed he had been calling people all morning.

About Duce

I'm gonna go have me a drink!

You must have told him in your original letter that you know River Dave........

 

[RiverDave]

So.............

I just got off the phone with Duce Minor! He called me concerning my email I wrote to him yesterday.

Very cool dude. Total river guy! He actually lives full time in Parker. He's about my age, so he remembers the old days and how things used to be, and agrees, that because of the CA lock down, it's TEMPORALLY CRAZY out there right now!

He said he called the Sheriff about the proposed "no wake zone" and told me..........



































































Wait for it...............................



































































































That the whole "no wake zone" thing is just a rumor!!! lol

He had no idea how it got started, but wasn't really concerned how it did. But he was adamant it was only a rumor. There is no "no wake zone" being planned.

We did have a nice chat about wake board boats though, and NO, I did not bring it up!!! He lives where there are private docks on the water, and said they will be having an HOA meeting shortly about what can be done about the docks getting hammered and tied up boats being sunk.

Needless to say, I like this guy!!!!!!!!!! lol

We talked for ten minutes or so. Just like I would with anyone else about the river. I'd be happy to share a drink with the guy.

So go back to your business citizens. Everyone can relax.


P.S. Just to confirm, I called back the number that called me. It was the La Paz county office, and the girl who answered confirmed he had been calling people all morning.

About Duce

I'm gonna go have me a drink!

I am wondering why Parker's largest local media outlet would write an article saying that Officer Schlect petitioned the Coast Guard for a No Wake zone there..

This didn't come out of thin air.. It came from that Article that actually cited Schlect as the source for the information?

RD

 

[RiverDave]

As well there are people out there that have now talked to cops from the CA side and the cops had a pretty in-depth conversation with them about it.

here is one example

 

[RiverDave]

Conversation continued

 

[NicPaus]

I am friends with Jennifers husband i will ask this weekend. Same with the Sheriff if it is the one who passes thru on the regular. He lives in Havasu and also patrols the water. Cool guy that is easy going

 

[Flying_Lavey]

If the story is true and Deuce is being honest, the LEO's are trying to slide some shit in under the radar of the county supervisors.

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[2Driver]

I certainly don’t know if it’s rumor or not, but it wouldn’t be the first time a government employee gave an answer in order to persuade or deter an action.

 

[rivermobster]

If the story is true and Deuce is being honest, the LEO's are trying to slide some shit in under the radar of the county supervisors.

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The guy seemed Very down to earth. Like I told RD on the phone, if he was trying to sell me some bs, he did a hell of a job!

But I didn't get the feeling he was. Told me exactly where he lived on the river and we talked about boats for awhile. I don't think that someone who was not being honest, would tell me where he lived! He seemed straight forward to me.

I will say this...

I don't trust ANYTHING the media says. Does anyone? So there is that angle to consider.

 

[BoatCop]

Damn it Allan , dont tell me you don't like Bassets . Ha ha !

Actually, I absolutely LOVE Bassets.

 

[skifaster]

I emailed the contacts on the Sheriff's list posted earlier in this thread, here is the response I received from Sheriff Risen...

"We have no control over the rules of the waterway. This is a Federal Waterway and it is administered by the Federal Government. You may wish to contact the United States Coast Guard or the Bureau of Reclamation or the Army Corps of Engineers. Thank you for your concern. We enforce the laws but we do not make the laws."

 

[Backlash]

Interesting. Imagine that. One law enforcement agency NOT communicating with another.

 

[Ziggy]

Sounds more like a deflection.
Didn't the article say the sheriff made the request to the coast guard?

 

[RiverDave]

Sounds more like a deflection.
Didn't the article say the sheriff made the request to the coast guard?

That is what it says. I am going to contact parker live online tomorrow and see what is going on here.

 

[EarpRider]

Seems like you might be giving way to much credit to what the patrol officers are or are not saying. Having worked as a PD street cop for years we have opinions but generally zero impact on what actually ends up being enforced. Those cops might just be making chit chat like anyone else.

 

[RiverDave]

Cops have decided to educate the public and patrol the area heavier..

 

[rrrr]

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"The effects of alcohol can be amplified up to 10 times in the heat"

After thirty minutes of Google searches using every text string I could think of, I can safely say this statement is bullshit. If it was true, there would be hundreds of people in the southern states dead from alcohol poisoning every summer weekend. A .08 BAC would have the effect of a .80 BAC, more than twice the level considered lethal.

Pronouncements like this by supposedly authoritative public officials piss me off. They sound legitimate, the lies are passed along, and soon afterwards become established fact.

The dipshits making the statements are just power hungry little liars that want to sound important and gain prestige. Very seldom will the press call out these jackasses. No reporter wants to be known as the guy who challenges law enforcement about drunk driving, so the made up facts go unquestioned.