The boat launch access packet and application provided below under supporting documents includes a self--education course that will allow residents to have a baseline understanding of the objectives outlined below.
OBJECTIVES: This course provides an overview of the amended Town of Columbia (TOC) Ordinance 6-4, TOC Watercraft Inspection Procedures and an introduction to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) including:
- Reviewing the TOC Ordinance 6-4 related to launching watercraft on Columbia Lake
- Reviewing the TOC Board of Selectman Inspection Procedures
- Learning and understanding about AIS including:
- The definition of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
- The potential negative impacts of AIS
- Common examples of AIS found in Connecticut
- How AIS can be transported
- AIS best management prevention measures
- Water bodies effected by AIS near Columbia Lake