The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) has modified its boat inspection policies to address the threat of invasive mussels starting May 7. As part of a long-standing effort to prevent aquatic species spread, EBRPD will now use color-coded bands specific to each lake, eliminating acceptance of EBMUD bands. Returning boats with a valid band and inspection form will face abbreviated inspections; however, incoming boats from other waters will still require full inspections. This change comes after the detection of the invasive golden mussel in California, highlighting the urgency in addressing invasive aquatic species.
Starting May 7, the EBRPD's banding program is transitioning to color-coded, lake-specific bands and will no longer accept EBMUD bands.
Boats returning with an intact lake-specific band and a copy of the prior inspection form will receive an abbreviated inspection and will not be subject to another inspection fee.
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