Comments on: Proposed DNR Regulation Change may affect Deep Creek Lake Property Owners

By: Woody

Woody — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:32:25 +0000

It’s about time there was at least some control on PWC’s. I’d love to see them banned altogether, but I don’t suppose that will happen as long as money continues to drive how the lake is managed. It’s a shame though. Banning PWC’s would ultimately improve the lake experience for more people than it would harm, and it certainly would make things safer for everyone. At the least, DNR should get them off the buffer strip as they are an eyesore and shouldn’t be permitted on land that is supposed to be protected. Now about those Sheetz like vinyl roofs people are putting up all over the place. My gosh those are ugly. What gives with DCL sometimes? Talk about tacky. At least nobody’s put up one in Sheetz orange yet.

By: Bob Lipp

Bob Lipp — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:48:26 +0000

The PWC issue is way overdue to be resolved. DNR generally does a good job of lake enforcement but the use of helicopters is a waste of valuable fuel and DNR resources. I really dont see a big problem here on the lake with boat operators. The DNR police seem to be everywhere these days!

By: Ms. Crosby

Ms. Crosby — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:35:16 +0000

Over the past 14 years, the lake experience has changed dramaticly. Unfortunitly not for the better. The days of a slow, quiet day of fishing and just enjoying he sun and views long gone. I fear never to return.

Our concern is, just how many boats and PWC’s will be allowed on the lake at one time. Is the number going to continue to increase? I would like to know what percent of increase in boating accidents are accuring now compared to 10 years ago.

These million dollar houses seem to be competing with their neighbors for number of boats and pwc, for size and speed. Like some of the huge boats at the new Boat Sales Center on 219. When I see his inventory, I think, “my God” what if all those boats end up on the lake! I the law of 25 foot still being inforced?

Are we the only people seeing this?

By: Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:11:01 +0000

Gil - DNR allows watercraft such kayaks, rowboats, and paddle boats to be stored on the buffer strip because they are under 500 lbs. That is the cutoff that DNR uses and has used in the past. It hasn’t been an issue until these newer, larger PWCs started showing up on the lake about 5 years ago. Most of these newer, larger PWCs weigh more than 500 lbs.

By: Gil McClurg

Gil McClurg — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:19:30 +0000

I really don’t see the difference if the PWC’s are on stands or moored at a dock, they are still visable. What about canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddle boats that are stored on the buffer strip?

By: DCL Lover

DCL Lover — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:21:34 +0000

I wish the lake would outlaw all PWCs. I recently spent a weekend on a lake where PWCs have been outlawed and the difference was amazing. The PWC riders are annoying and unpredictable.

By: Ron Gonella

Ron Gonella — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:18:52 +0000

I agree that the lakeshore has become “littered” with these PWC sites. While there is an overall need for more dock slips for regular crafts, I would support assigning these PWCs to regular dock slips