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Recreational Boating/Tourism
| " If boaters are
unhappy with their access capabilities as a result of
high or low water levels, this has a direct impact on
marina owners and the local tourism industry. "
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How are water levels in Lake Ontario and the
St. Lawrence River related to Recreational Boating and Tourism?
Why was the Recreational Boating and Tourism
Technical Working Group (TWG) created?
What are the Group’s goals for the Study?
How will the Group achieve these goals?
Completed and Ongoing Activities
How are water levels in Lake Ontario and
the St. Lawrence River related to Recreational Boating and
Tourism?
Low water levels result in:
- Insufficient depths for boaters to launch their boats
in the spring, haul out in the fall and operate in shallow
areas and entrance channels.
- Increased incidence of damage to propellers, shaft, and
hull.
High water levels result in:
- Fixed docks and buildings becoming inundated
- Reduced bridge clearances and submerged water hazards.
Why was the Recreational Boating and Tourism
Technical Working Group (TWG) created?
The Recreational Boating and Tourism Technical Working Group
was created to establish water level criteria for recreational
boaters.
If boaters are unhappy with their access capabilities as
a result of high or low water levels, this has a direct impact
on marina owners and the local tourism industry. Typical losses
may include summer and winter storage, crane fees, service
fees and in some cases, loss of retail sales.
Dredging and floating docks are corrective measures but may
be too costly and time-consuming for some. Historically, boater
reaction to water access constraints have included: moving
to another marina or area, quitting boating, or acquiring
a smaller boat that requires less depth.
What are the Group’s goals for the Study?
- To assess impact of water level according to boating activities
and related tourism
- To assess impact of water level according to different
boating related interest groups
How will the Group achieve these goals?
The Group will estimate gains and losses to boating activities
by developing a water level – impact relationship model.
Completed and Ongoing Activities
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