Dumb question, but isn't the boom kind of pointless if boats can cross it then cross back over it and possibly bring the salvinia with them?

The intent is for boats not to cross it
WHY some people would is beyond ne

I did not say it wasn't "OK" for boats to cross it.
I said the "INTENT" was for boats not to cross it.........

The desired result is to NOT SPREAD the salvinia which has been detected in the back part of Lake Athens
salvinia can spread on its own by wind and waves &/or be carried on the hull, motor, prop, TM or whatever equipment of a boat.
if no boats cross over and back then the reduced chance of the bad stuff spreading ..... thus a better chance of the desired results

in some instances it is not against the law to go around/behind an orange cone ...... but they are usually put there to keep people or vehicles out of area
thus the color orange on the boom.

C'mon Man !!!! Isn't it just LOGICAL ?

.... "OK" to cross ....
just ":irresponsible" to cross and drag that stuff back

it's OK to speed .... but you might get a ticket
it's OK to drive in the left hand lane ..... but most people don't like you doing it
it's OK to spit juice on the ground ..... but it is disgusting
GET the PICTURE ?

it's OK to cross the boom ..... just irresponsible.

it is a difference of opinion ...... plus "THE MAN" is not always LOGICAL.

I�m John Findeisen, team leader of the TPWD Inland Fisheries Division�s Aquatic Habitat Enhancement team. My team has been installing floating booms on lakes Fork, Palestine, Martin Creek, Caddo, and Naconiche. These booms are not intended to prevent anglers from fishing within the enclosed area, rather, they were installed to contain as much of a giant salvinia infestation as possible, assisting with the management of this aggressive, non-native plant. Concentrating giant salvinia in an area helps prevent the further spread of this unwanted plant to other areas of the reservoir, increases efficiency and effectiveness of herbicide treatment(s), decreases the overall amount of herbicide used, and serves as a potential production area for giant salvinia weevils (as is the case on Caddo Lake).

If you want to fish on the other side of a boom, we recommend that you idle over the boom until the outboard motor gets close, then kill and raise the motor and ease over the boom with your trolling motor/paddle/push pole/etc. We also ask that you cross the boom (going in and coming out) in spots where no giant salvinia is along the boom. This will help keep the salvinia contained in the boomed-off area. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps TPWD continue to make fishing better in Texas.

Thanks,

John Findeisen
Natural Resources Specialist V
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Inland Fisheries Division - Aquatic Habitat Enhancement

John.Findeisen@tpwd.texas.gov


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Straight from the horses mouth over the intent of the booms.