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FWC to post “No-Anchor Zone” signs in
Newfound Harbor (Pine Channel)
May 14, 2007
Contact: Tara Alford, (850) 410-0656, ext.17169
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) passed a rule in December 2006 creating a
no-anchoring zone for masted vessels in Newfound Harbor (Pine
Channel), south of U.S. 1 between Big Pine Key and Little Torch
Key. In an effort to enforce this new rule, the FWC will post
signs and buoys in the affected area.
Construction is scheduled to begin May 18, with
an expected completion date of May 22. Once signs are in place,
the FWC will educate the public and issue warnings for the first
30 days. After that, violators will receive tickets.
During inclement weather, masted vessels have
come in contact with the power lines, knocking out power in
other portions of the Keys. The signs and buoys will inform
boaters that anchoring masted vessels is prohibited in Pine
Channel. |
