In brief: East Bay park district changing its boat inspection rules May 7

In brief: East Bay park district changing its boat inspection rules May 7

EAST CONTRA COSTA The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) has announced changes to its boat inspection and banding policies that will take effect May 7 in response to increasing concerns about invasive mussel species. Related Articles In brief: Contra Costa panel to discuss new immigration policy’s impact In brief: Concord hires new finance director from Alameda In brief: Concord group collecti…

East Bay regional parks tighten watercraft inspections to keep invasive mussels out - Local News Matters

THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT is changing how it inspects watercraft to better fight off invasive mussel species. The district has long required inspections to prevent the spread of unwanted species into local lakes and reservoirs. For frequent visitors, staff use tamper-proof bands placed between the craft and trailer when the boat leaves the lake, serving as proof the vessel hadn’t launched in other waters.  Boats returning with an intac…

East Bay Regional Parks Tighten Watercraft Inspections To Keep Invasive Mussels Out

The East Bay Regional Park District is changing how it inspects watercraft to better fight off invasive mussel species. The district has long required inspections to prevent the spread of unwanted species into local lakes and reservoirs. For frequent visitors, staff use tamper-proof bands placed between the craft and trailer when the boat leaves the lake, serving as proof the vessel hadn’t launched in other waters. Boats returning with an in…

EBRPD tightens watercraft inspections to keep invasive mussels out

The East Bay Regional Park District is changing how it inspects watercraft to better fight off invasive mussel species. The post EBRPD tightens watercraft inspections to keep invasive mussels out appeared first on Pleasanton Weekly.

Invasive Mussel Prompts New Watercraft Inspection Requirements

Changes made in response to appearance of invasive golden mussel in the Delta OAKLAND, CALIF. – The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) announces changes to its boat inspection and banding policies effective May 7, 2025, in response to increasing concerns about invasive mussel species. EBRPD has long required watercraft inspections to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species into local lakes and reservoirs. To simplify re-entry for fre…