Kalamazoo River, Hear For Local Watercraft Control

[boehr]

I've never had a lot of success in the response (people attending) for hearings for various things by posting the information on this site but just in case some may be interested.... This does play a part of the residents in that area attempting to restrict the use of airboats on the river by bow fishermen and some waterfowl hunters.

PUBLIC NOTICE
At the request of Saugatuck Township, Allegan County, State of Michigan and the authority conferred of the Department of natural Resources by Section 12-17 of Act 451, Part 801, Public Acts of 1994, as amended, and Section 250 of Act 380, Public Acts 1965. and Section 41 of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, a hearing will be held at the Saugatuck Township Hall, 3461 Blue Star Memorial Highway, Saugatuck, Michigan, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2005

At this hearing the Department of Natural Resources will gather information from the public concerning possible problems on the waters of Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at 269-857-7721, a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.

All interested persons are invited to attend and offer comments orally at the public hearing. Interested persons unable to attend this hearing may, within 30 days after the hearing, submit written comments to:

Department of Natural Resources
Attn: Sgt Al Bavarskas
Law Enforcement Division
38980 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152

[TONGA]

the residents in that area attempting to restrict the use of airboats on the river by bow fishermen and some waterfowl hunters.

This is not my area,,But Just what is the deal! Why do they want to restrict the use of airboats on the river?

[Mitch]

I don't know the specifics in this case, but I can imagine it's because of the noise the boats make. Add to that the fact that alot of the bowfishing is done at night and I can see where it wouldn't go over well.

Please correct me if I'm wrong,

Mitch