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Officials will be on Shuswap Lake tagging buoys that do not meet regulations

Looking for bad buoys

Officials in the Shuswap will be targeting bad buoys starting Monday.

In an ongoing effort to clean up the spread of non-compliant buoys, Transport Canada will be on Shuswap Lake during the week of June 20 to tag those in violation of Transport Canada regulations.

The buoys may also be out of compliance with Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) regulations.

Tagging notifies the owners of any issues with the buoy and gives them an opportunity to ensure it is brought into line with the regulations.

If left unchanged, tagged buoys may be removed by Transport Canada officials when they return later in the year.

Buoys can be removed if they are not following the regulations regarding the correct size, colour and identification. This can be hazardous for boaters or other users of the lake.

Buoys must also be affixed properly so they are anchored in place with appropriate materials.

For more information on Transport Canada buoy regulations, click here.

The CSRD has additional information online for waterfront property owners regarding docks and buoys.



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