I just received word that the request to open these lakes has been officially approved. I honestly never imagined we would get this far when I first started this, but this win belongs entirely to those of you who lent your support. Please keep an eye on the local aviation …
August 7, 2015
Kansas and Iowa residents support an effort to open lakes to pilots flying float-equipped aircraft for seaplane operations.
Final supporters
The state aviation offices in Kansas and Iowa are pursuing the possibility of opening lakes owned by the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers to those pilots flying float-equipped aircraft. This petition is circulated to measure the level of interest from the aviation community to opening said Corps lakes to seaplane activity. This is the first step in a long process. Once demand is established, several additional steps will need to be accomplished prior to opening up lakes; however, it is important for us to know the level of interest and support to open Corps owned lakes in Kansas and Iowa to seaplane activity.
The undersigned are not obligated to pursue their seaplane rating, nor are they to be held personally liable for any business that may use this list as a measure of potential market demand. Your personal information will not be shared publicly. Those signing below are simply stating that they support the effort to have the Corps consider opening up their lakes in Kansas and Iowa to boaters and pilots alike.
Updates
May 12, 2015
I am honestly stunned by how many of you have stepped up to support this goal for Kansas and Iowa lakes. We are nearing a thousand signatures because you took the time to care about this effort. If you can help get this in front of a few more pilots today we might just reach that milestone sooner than I ever imagined possible.
Reached 100 supporters
November 2, 2014
9 Comments
I urge EVERYONE to support this petition. There is absolutely no reason to prohibit seaplane operations anywhere boats and similar watercraft are allowed. The Army Corps of Engineers allows seaplane operations in many of it's waters and should allow it in Iowa and Kansas. Otherwise let's prohibit all other types of vehicles as well!
Zebra Mussel's can be transported because they attach themselfs or one of their microscope veilger (larvia/egg) goes along for the ride and is now in the new waterbody.
What is the plan to prevent Zebra Mussels and other aquatic nuisance species from being transported by the seaplane as it takes off from a contaminated water body and lands in a clean lake (which is now contaminated because the seaplane)?
Living in Kansas I would love to see this happen. We have some great water but pilots have nowhere to go. Seems like a total waste to keep them off the water if boats are allowed.
What about the noise? My family goes out to the lake for peace and quiet. Seaplanes are loud and I dont want them buzzing over my head all weekend.
The protocols made referenced to in Seaplane Pilot's Association (http://seaplanes.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/procedure-to-avoid-transporting-invasive-species-by-seaplane-seaplane-pilots-foundation/) is an excellent document that covers in detail all the necessary actions to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels, however it is only a guideline. So my question is: How are these Seaplane Pilot's Association protocols/guidelines enforced, other than it is up to the individual to comply? Zebra Mussel contamination is going across our United States waters and destroying recreation, fish habitat and the water itself, caused by people (boats, trailers, jet skis, seaplanes) moving Zebra Mussels and their eggs from one body of water to another. Note, that some states are now even putting up roadway-check points, as boats are towed into that state. I know of another lake that has locked it boat launches and only allows controlled boat access based on the non-boat-owner performing the decontaminated and the vessel being tagged as "ok" to use the lake. I'm concerned that more avenues for contamination spread (additional seaplane access) will only lead to more water bodies being contaminated.
The seaplane people follow the protocol discussed here: http://www.aopa.org/asf/invasive-species/ It is easy to verify that this protocol is being followed by opening one or more of the bilge covers and smelling the odor or testing the pH of any liquid in the bilge.
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I just received word that the request to open these lakes has been officially approved. I honestly never imagined we would get this far when I first started this, but this win belongs entirely to those of you who lent your support. Please keep an eye on the local aviation …
August 7, 2015
Kansas and Iowa residents support an effort to open lakes to pilots flying float-equipped aircraft for seaplane operations.
Final supporters
The state aviation offices in Kansas and Iowa are pursuing the possibility of opening lakes owned by the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers to those pilots flying float-equipped aircraft. This petition is circulated to measure the level of interest from the aviation community to opening said Corps lakes to seaplane activity. This is the first step in a long process. Once demand is established, several additional steps will need to be accomplished prior to opening up lakes; however, it is important for us to know the level of interest and support to open Corps owned lakes in Kansas and Iowa to seaplane activity.
The undersigned are not obligated to pursue their seaplane rating, nor are they to be held personally liable for any business that may use this list as a measure of potential market demand. Your personal information will not be shared publicly. Those signing below are simply stating that they support the effort to have the Corps consider opening up their lakes in Kansas and Iowa to boaters and pilots alike.
Updates
May 12, 2015
I am honestly stunned by how many of you have stepped up to support this goal for Kansas and Iowa lakes. We are nearing a thousand signatures because you took the time to care about this effort. If you can help get this in front of a few more pilots today we might just reach that milestone sooner than I ever imagined possible.
Reached 100 supporters
November 2, 2014
9 Comments
Seaplane operations on Corps of Engineers' lakes have been allowed in many areas of the country for many years now, formally since the early 1970's. No problems have been reported and the general public enjoys seeing seaplanes land and take off from the water.
I urge EVERYONE to support this petition. There is absolutely no reason to prohibit seaplane operations anywhere boats and similar watercraft are allowed. The Army Corps of Engineers allows seaplane operations in many of it's waters and should allow it in Iowa and Kansas. Otherwise let's prohibit all other types of vehicles as well!
Zebra Mussel's can be transported because they attach themselfs or one of their microscope veilger (larvia/egg) goes along for the ride and is now in the new waterbody.
What is the plan to prevent Zebra Mussels and other aquatic nuisance species from being transported by the seaplane as it takes off from a contaminated water body and lands in a clean lake (which is now contaminated because the seaplane)?
Living in Kansas I would love to see this happen. We have some great water but pilots have nowhere to go. Seems like a total waste to keep them off the water if boats are allowed.
What about the noise? My family goes out to the lake for peace and quiet. Seaplanes are loud and I dont want them buzzing over my head all weekend.
The protocols made referenced to in Seaplane Pilot's Association (http://seaplanes.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/procedure-to-avoid-transporting-invasive-species-by-seaplane-seaplane-pilots-foundation/) is an excellent document that covers in detail all the necessary actions to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels, however it is only a guideline. So my question is: How are these Seaplane Pilot's Association protocols/guidelines enforced, other than it is up to the individual to comply? Zebra Mussel contamination is going across our United States waters and destroying recreation, fish habitat and the water itself, caused by people (boats, trailers, jet skis, seaplanes) moving Zebra Mussels and their eggs from one body of water to another. Note, that some states are now even putting up roadway-check points, as boats are towed into that state. I know of another lake that has locked it boat launches and only allows controlled boat access based on the non-boat-owner performing the decontaminated and the vessel being tagged as "ok" to use the lake. I'm concerned that more avenues for contamination spread (additional seaplane access) will only lead to more water bodies being contaminated.
The seaplane people follow the protocol discussed here: http://www.aopa.org/asf/invasive-species/ It is easy to verify that this protocol is being followed by opening one or more of the bilge covers and smelling the odor or testing the pH of any liquid in the bilge.
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Seaplane operations on Corps of Engineers' lakes have been allowed in many areas of the country for many years now, formally since the early 1970's. No problems have been reported and the general public enjoys seeing seaplanes land and take off from the water.