Clear Lake closed to all boating !....

birdman920 · Post by **birdman920** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:47 pm

Read it ‘ and weep !...

185vsfrog · Post by **185vsfrog** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:46 pm

Who issued this health order addendum? Where is the official document? Unless this is been put out by an official, it’s fake news....

DanIsaac · Post by **DanIsaac** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:21 pm

NOT fake news...

http://www.lakeconews.com

Post by **WB Staff** » Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:44 pm

Clear Lake, the center of the economy and recreational life in Lake County, and the tourism industry it supports were shut down Sunday by public health officials in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Lake County Health Officer Gary Pace closed all motels, campgrounds, vacation rentals and waterways in the county — including Clear Lake, Cache Creek and Lake Pillsbury — after they were swarmed by a crush of visitors over the weekend.

“Despite concerns, and restrictions placed last week, significant recreational activity that increases the risk of transmission was observed this weekend in local parks, hotels, and on Clear Lake,” Pace said in a statement issued Sunday night by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The order takes effect at 11 a.m. Monday and is scheduled to last through April 10.

Pace’s order expands the shelter-in-place order he issued Wednesday. That order, like others issued throughout the Bay Area and echoed Thursday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide declaration, restricts nonessential travel and business in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

“We are moving into a new phase of preparation for the outbreak, which demands we take major steps toward limitation of social contact to prevent transmission,” Pace said in a statement.

The new restrictions are unfortunate but necessary, said state Sen. Mike McGuire, who represents Lake County.

“Too many tourists are ignoring the shelter-at-home order,” McGuire said. “Unfortunately, the absolute best thing for public health is the worst thing for our economy. The only way to shorten this crisis is to take this virus seriously.”

The new order bans recreational boating on all public waterways in Lake County, including Blue Lakes, Highland Springs Reservoir and Indian Valley Reservoir.

It also orders an immediate cessation of lodging in motels, hotels, campgrounds, RV parks and vacation rentals, such as Airbnb. It makes exceptions for medical staff, COVID-19 emergency workers, construction workers on critical infrastructure and permanent residents who have resided on-site before March 9. Any people claiming exemptions, other than first responders and medical staff, will need written approval from the Lake County Health Services Department.

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birdman920 · Post by **birdman920** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:24 am

I understand trying to curb the influx of tourists!... but to close the lake to locals !. makes no sense ?....

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:33 am

Like almost everything in life, it only takes a handful of jerks to screw it up for everyone.
The problem here is that their thoughtlessness will cost lives if they spread this virus.

JL · Post by JL » Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:53 am

mark poulson wrote:Like almost everything in life, it only takes a handful of jerks to screw it up for everyone.
The problem here is that their thoughtlessness will cost lives if they spread this virus.

Yep! All the Dopes that didn't LISTEN have screwed the REST of us! Thanks!

Sam K · Post by **Sam K** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:01 am

Will be a good spawn then....

Dkfishin247 · Post by **Dkfishin247** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:04 pm

Sam K wrote:Will be a good spawn then....

I agree with Sam.... the closure of clear lake and others will definitely help the spawns on those lakes. Yes it sucks not being able to fish, but the bass will get some serious fishing pressure relief during these times. Hopefully everything works out with this virus and this is the right decision. On the bright side When these lakes do reopen it's gonna be wide open.

marinerfandave · Post by **marinerfandave** » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:18 pm

Everyone needs to sacrifice now, enjoy later, it will be WELL worth it

ash · Post by **ash** » Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:44 am

Matt Allen posted pics yesterday there are barricades at the ramps and 500$ Fine for any boats on the water

birdman920 · Post by **birdman920** » Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:16 pm

Thank you mr. Gary Pace !...

DanIsaac · Post by **DanIsaac** » Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:46 pm

Mr Pace had little choice in this. People were ignoring the guidelines and the county/lake was full of boats from the Bay Area.

IMHO permits should never have been allowed to be sold after the shelter in place order was put into place.
That wasn't done and boats were everywhere last weekend, so this is what we get.

My understanding is Berryessa remains open to Napa County residents as of now, perhaps LCounty could have done something similar?

Just my opinion.....