NEWS
The 2008 North Carolina Report of Boating Accidents and Fatalities has been released.
ANOTHER INVASIVE NORTHERN SNAKEHEAD FISH CAUGHT IN LAKE WYLIE
Another non-native, predatory snakehead fish was caught in April in the Paw Creek arm of Lake Wylie. For more information, go to http://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/yr2009/april27/april27_snakehead.html or http://www.ncwildlife.org (go to the More News link in the News section and look under April 2009).
These fish can seriously damage the native fish population if they become established. They are illegal in North and South Carolina to have, transport, purchase, or sell.
If you believe you have caught a snakehead, please keep it, freeze it, and report it to the SC Department of Natural Resources at 803-366-7024 or the NC Wildlife Resources Commission at 919-707-0220.
To learn to identify the snakehead from the bowfin and for more information, visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/pubs/SnakeheadFlyer.pdf or http://www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com/invasiveSpecies.asp
ALERT: Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kidde announced a voluntary recall of the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. these were widely sold at department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
Kidde and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08.
Inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher with the listed model numbers, contact Kidde for additional information
Kidde Recall Hotline: (888) 345-4407 or http://www.kidde-fireextinguisher.com/kidde/_cs/supporthome.aspx
BE SAFE ON THE LAKE
Lake law enforcement officers and the Commission encourage boaters of all ages and experience to take a NASBLA approved boating safety education class.
Check for classes here.
COMPLETE INFORMATION ON BOATING LAWS IN NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA:
North Carolina Boating Laws and Regulations
South Carolina Handbook of Boating Laws and Regulations
LWMC APPROVES HYDRILLA MANAGEMENT PLAN
he Lake Wylie Marine Commission partnered with Duke Energy Lake Services to develop a Lake Wylie Marine Commission Hydrilla Management Plan. The plan is a long term strategy to reduce the current 90+ acre hydrilla infestation in the lake and to control it for the long term. Hydrilla is an exceptionally aggressive and persistent invasive water plant that is considered to be the most troublesome aquatic plant in the United States. Once hydrilla enters a body of water, it can never be completely eradicated, but it can be controlled through the use of herbicides and sterile Asian grass carp. The carp will not reproduce but they will control the spread of the hydrilla that has been found in several locations in the lake. 1800 sterile Asian grass carp will be released into the Lake Wylie in the spring of 2009.
- It is not legal to catch and keep sterile grass carp. Fisherman should release the carp immediately if they are caught.
- Learn more about Hydrilla and other invasive plants and species, how they can impact Lake Wylie and how you can protect the lake.
Protect Your Waters
SCDNR Aquatic Species Nuisance Program
NC State University – Aquatic Plant Management Web Site
- Report a suspected sighting of invasive plants or wildlife to:
Howard Virkler 704-408-8399 or hvirkler@packtechsolutions.com - or any staff member of the Marine Commission.
North Carolina
Duke Energy Aquatic Weed Program
Ken Manuel, 704-875-5424, klmanuel@duke-energy.com
South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
Chris Page, 803-755-2836, pagec@dnr.sc.gov
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LAKE WYLIE MARINE COMMISSION
Post Office Box 35008 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 450 Charlotte, NC 28235704-348-2736
alawing@centralina.org