Thank you for the replies, thats what I will try to do. However, since I see this kind of cleaning occurring quite frequently I must again point out that maybe this is contributing to some of the algae blooms and other adverse affects to the lake that have been mentioned on this forum. I also point it out because there is not just a small handful of boatowners on the lake cleaning with boat soap in lake, it is very common.
The state has been proactive trying to educate the boating public about disposing of aquatic plants on props, boat hulls & trailers before launching with notices posted at ramps & I have even seen TV public service ads about this. Why not for boat washing & other detrimental affects to the lakes & waterways.
Do any of the marinas with boatslips notify boat owners with written notices not to wash in the lake? Not that I am aware of. Thats where most of this activity takes place because many boats in the various marinas & yacht clubs have boats that are not trailered. All the marinas & yacht clubs on the lake that sell boat cleaning products sell biodegradable cleaners but do they ever say to these boatowners that they know has a slip in their facility not to clean their 30 foot, 10 foot beam boat that obviously will be washed in the lake because they know you can't trailer it, that they are not permitted to wash in the lake with that kind of product?
While ignorance may not be an excuse, its still a problem. If boat owners were aware before hand it would help with this problem. The damage is already done if you find out afterward.
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