We ask the members of the City Council of Durango, Colorado to have Lake Nighthorse managed as a quiet, no wake lake. This would ensure a peaceful sanctuary where visitors could enjoy nature, fishing, and a variety of watersports – canoeing, kayaking, rowing, paddle boarding, sailing, swimming, etc. This would be accomplished by restricting the maximum motorized boating speed to 5 mph.
The establishment of a speed limit of 5 mph for motorized boats (fuel or electric motors) is consistent with the requirements of the federal Wallop Breaux funds granted in 2009 to construct the boat ramp and associated recreational facilities.
It is important that the City of Durango ensures fiscal responsibility and that current concerns are addressed. The petition signees believe that a quiet no wake lake will contribute toward the City of Durango:
- Providing sufficient funding for management;
- Enforcing noise and speed limits;
- Ensuring public safety;
- Protecting shoreline and environmental integrity;
- Minimizing risks from quagga and zebra mussels;
- Positioning Durango as a “Quiet” or “Wild” tourism destination.
Updates
May 15, 2017
I was back at the water yesterday and the noise just ruins the whole vibe of the place when you are trying to actually hear the birds (which honestly is the whole point of being out there) so I am still pushing hard on this. I have been emailing those council members non-stop and while most of them are ignoring me I suspect they are at least starting to feel the pressure from all our names on this list. Just keep thinking about how calm it could be if we actually get those motors to slow down.
20 Comments
It is important that the neighbors living near Lake Nighthorse have a voice with Durango City Council. We are Hesperus residents, not Durangoans yet Durango City Council will make decisions directly affecting our homes and property values. Please limit motorized boats to a max of 5mph. Thank you.
This lake is far too small for 40mph boats. The wildlife, including deer, elk and bear, as well as humans would appreciate the quiet & serenity of 5mph max speed boats. Frankly, it should be open for electric motors, canoes, and kayaks only.
The limited surface area of the lake with restricted zones will be nearly impossible to manage effectively - agree with "No Wake" limits proposed
PLEASE keep in mind, this is the dry side. We are required to have sprinkler systems in our homes. What happens when campers and/or boaters decide to play with fire (grilling, campfires, smoking) and drink too much (while playing with fire), leaving trash behind, etc...? Who's policing this? Who will be present each day to make sure that humans don't screw it up? Or burn down the neighborhood? Our community not having a choice doesn't seem right. We take great care in preserving our area. Gasoline pollutes. So do humans. Destroying the preservation of this lake and it's surrounding area in a city that is over growing at a rate its own sewer/water systems can't keep up seems, well...sad. Capitalism seems to be more important than preservation. More is not always better.
Yes restrict mph to 5
I have always thought it was a VERY big error to have accepted motor fuel money as funding for the reservoir...especially without seeking citizen input. Though I would prefer no motorized craft at all, I would definitely favor allowing no more than trolling motors. Thank you for your consideration.
Kip
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We ask the members of the City Council of Durango, Colorado to have Lake Nighthorse managed as a quiet, no wake lake. This would ensure a peaceful sanctuary where visitors could enjoy nature, fishing, and a variety of watersports – canoeing, kayaking, rowing, paddle boarding, sailing, swimming, etc. This would be accomplished by restricting the maximum motorized boating speed to 5 mph.
The establishment of a speed limit of 5 mph for motorized boats (fuel or electric motors) is consistent with the requirements of the federal Wallop Breaux funds granted in 2009 to construct the boat ramp and associated recreational facilities.
It is important that the City of Durango ensures fiscal responsibility and that current concerns are addressed. The petition signees believe that a quiet no wake lake will contribute toward the City of Durango:
- Providing sufficient funding for management;
- Enforcing noise and speed limits;
- Ensuring public safety;
- Protecting shoreline and environmental integrity;
- Minimizing risks from quagga and zebra mussels;
- Positioning Durango as a “Quiet” or “Wild” tourism destination.
Updates
May 15, 2017
I was back at the water yesterday and the noise just ruins the whole vibe of the place when you are trying to actually hear the birds (which honestly is the whole point of being out there) so I am still pushing hard on this. I have been emailing those council members non-stop and while most of them are ignoring me I suspect they are at least starting to feel the pressure from all our names on this list. Just keep thinking about how calm it could be if we actually get those motors to slow down.
20 Comments
Lake Nighthorse is no place for noisy and polluting motorized water sports. It will adversely impact many species of bird and wildlife. The size of the Lake along with the freestanding dead trees, would make it dangerous to even remotely consider any water vessel that could go over 5 mph. Please show your repsect and love for this Lake and it's surroundings by honoring it's current tranquil and serene state. We have already seriously disrupted this land and habitat once. Let's not repeat the offense and keep the disruption ongoing. Lets not destroy what we have. Lets do the right thing and keep Lake Nighthorse a NO-Wake Lake!
It is important that the neighbors living near Lake Nighthorse have a voice with Durango City Council. We are Hesperus residents, not Durangoans yet Durango City Council will make decisions directly affecting our homes and property values. Please limit motorized boats to a max of 5mph. Thank you.
This lake is far too small for 40mph boats. The wildlife, including deer, elk and bear, as well as humans would appreciate the quiet & serenity of 5mph max speed boats. Frankly, it should be open for electric motors, canoes, and kayaks only.
The limited surface area of the lake with restricted zones will be nearly impossible to manage effectively - agree with "No Wake" limits proposed
PLEASE keep in mind, this is the dry side. We are required to have sprinkler systems in our homes. What happens when campers and/or boaters decide to play with fire (grilling, campfires, smoking) and drink too much (while playing with fire), leaving trash behind, etc...? Who's policing this? Who will be present each day to make sure that humans don't screw it up? Or burn down the neighborhood? Our community not having a choice doesn't seem right. We take great care in preserving our area. Gasoline pollutes. So do humans. Destroying the preservation of this lake and it's surrounding area in a city that is over growing at a rate its own sewer/water systems can't keep up seems, well...sad. Capitalism seems to be more important than preservation. More is not always better.
Yes restrict mph to 5
I have always thought it was a VERY big error to have accepted motor fuel money as funding for the reservoir...especially without seeking citizen input. Though I would prefer no motorized craft at all, I would definitely favor allowing no more than trolling motors. Thank you for your consideration.
Kip
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Lake Nighthorse is no place for noisy and polluting motorized water sports. It will adversely impact many species of bird and wildlife. The size of the Lake along with the freestanding dead trees, would make it dangerous to even remotely consider any water vessel that could go over 5 mph. Please show your repsect and love for this Lake and it's surroundings by honoring it's current tranquil and serene state. We have already seriously disrupted this land and habitat once. Let's not repeat the offense and keep the disruption ongoing. Lets not destroy what we have. Lets do the right thing and keep Lake Nighthorse a NO-Wake Lake!