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Last updated 4/29/2020 at 8:52am



Boaters must “self certify” for Lake Roosevelt

To prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species, the National Park Service (NPS) at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will require that all boaters complete an aquatic invasive species (AIS) quagga/zebra mussel-free self-certification form beginning May 1.

It’s the next step of an AIS prevention program introduced in early 2018.

The self-certification forms are available through a park website and at each boat launch.

If you only boat within Washington state, you will only need to complete the form once per season. But if you launch your boat outside the state, you will need to complete the form before you launch at Lake Roosevelt again.

“Watercraft coming from outside of Washington should be cleaned, drained, and fully dried (dry time may be up to 30 days), or have valid proof of inspection within the last 30 days, before launching in Lake Roosevelt,” and NPS press release states. “It is important to remove all dirt, plants and water from boats, trailers, and other water gear prior to launching every time.”

Bank donating to food banks

North Cascades Bank is donating $50,000 to food banks throughout North Central Washington to answer increased need due to COVID-19, the bank announced this week.

“This week, food banks in all of our marketplaces are going to receive a cash donation from us to supplement the diminishing food donations they are currently receiving,” said Charlie Guildner, president and CEO of the bank. “An added benefit to our communities is that these funds will be spent locally on groceries and supplies, further reinvesting these dollars back into our local economy.”

Fire will cost co-op $1.1 million

The federal government has settled with Okanogan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for suppression costs of the Twisp River Fire that burned 11,000 acres and killed three firefighters in 2015.

“The United States’ $1.1 million recovery was part of a larger settlement of claims that were brought separately by other plaintiffs, including a U.S. Forest Service (USFS) firefighter and the State of Washington, who sought to recover damages for personal injury and property damage,” U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington William D. Hyslop said in a press release April 22.

The government contended the fire started by contacted between an electric transmission line and a tree.

 

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