Cannonsville Recreational Boating Pilot Program

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Cannonsville Recreational Boating Pilot Program
	Introduction In 2008 DEP began developing a pilot program to expand recreational boating opportunities at the Cannonsville Reservoir. A committee was formed to initiate the development of the pilot program and was made up of many stakeholders. The committee used a collaborative, consensus building approach as it studied the issues and constructed the program. The committee analyzed the mission, researched facts, conducted site visits, developed and analyzed alternatives, and formulated their recommendations. The committee sought and obtained input from numerous stakeholders at invitational meetings and throughout the process. The committee considered all input from all sources to better refine the program.


	Program Brochure A brochure has been developed to provide additional information including program details, a map and a list of steam cleaning vendors. You may wish to print the brochure however these will be available at the steam cleaning vendors, reservoir launch site kiosks and various other outlets. Cannonsville Boating Brochure (PDF)

	Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Requirements It is a requirement to have a wearable Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each person on the boat. Children under the age of 12 must wear them. For your own safety we highly encourage you to wear your US Coast Guard approved wearable PFD. Floating seat cushions do not satisfy the "wearable PFD" requirement.

	Season Recreational boating will be allowed annually from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend. This program will begin in 2009 and will last 3 seasons.

	Allowed Vessels Several different types of watercraft including kayaks, canoes, rowboats, sculls and sailboats may be used and launched from several specified sites around the reservoir. Canoes, sculls, sailboats with removable center/dagger boards and rowboats must be at least eleven feet five inches (11'5") in length and kayaks must be at least nine feet (9') in length.

	Launch Sites and Use Areas Launch sites were coordinated with the NYSDEC to prevent conflict with nesting eagles and were coordinated with the NYSDOT for public safety for access along NYS Route 10. Signs will be installed along the road to help identify launch areas, see below for an example of one of these signs. Launch area sign (PDF)

	At this time, the entire reservoir will not be open for this recreational boating pilot program. The map below identifies the various launch sites and use areas. Cannonsville Reservoir Use Area (PDF)

	The bounds of the use areas are designated by signs. Look for these signs along the reservoir shoreline and please do not go beyond these points.

	DEP Access Permits and Recreational Boat Tags Individuals 16 years and older wishing to participate will be required to obtain a DEP Access Permit. You will be asked to show your DEP Access Permit (or apply for one on the spot if you don’t have one) in order to be given a Recreational Boat Tag Application. This application must be completed and upon doing so, you will then be eligible to have your vessel steam cleaned. Below is a printable version of the Recreational Boat Tag Application you may print and complete. Printable recreational boat tag application (PDF)

	All vessels, including oars, paddles and sails, must be steam cleaned before they are placed on the reservoir. This can be done at a variety of DEP-approved private vendors (for Temporary Passes 1-7 days)or at the DEP Downsville office (for Full Season Passes). A list of DEP-approved vendors is below. DEP-approved steam cleaning vendors (PDF)

	Upon having your boat steam cleaned by a DEP-approved vendor or the DEP Downsville office, you will be given a Recreation Boat Tag to place on your boat. This tag must remain on your boat while on the reservoir. Examples of the 2009 boat tags are below. Boat tag

	Recreational Boating Rules Recreational Boating Rules are covered in the Rules for the Recreational Use of Water Supply Lands and Waters Rules for the Recreational Use of Water Supply Lands and Waters

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