05-26-2004, 03:40 AM
NEW PUBLIC ACCESS BOAT RAMP OPENS ON LANCASTER RESERVOIR[/url]
A newly constructed public boat landing was dedicated Friday, May 14 at the Lancaster Reservoir public fishing lake in Lancaster. It opened for public use on Saturday, May 15.
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[/url] The new boat landing, located on US 521-Business route in Lancaster, was constructed at a cost of $15,000 with Lancaster County Water Recreation Funds, as requested and approved by the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation. Water Recreation Funds are derived from a portion of the state gas tax.
Speaking at the dedication ceremony, Mac Watson, coordinator of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Lakes Program, thanked the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation for its support. He also acknowledged the valuable assistance of the S.C. Department of Transportation for providing heavy equipment and heavy equipment operators for construction and completion of the project. "Thanks to the contribution of the state Department of Transportation, we saved thousands of dollars on the construction costs and were able to complete the project within our $15,000 budget," Watson said.
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[/url] State Sen. Greg Gregory of Lancaster also spoke at the dedication: "The Lancaster Reservoir public landing project is a great collaborative effort that will benefit anglers, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts from Lancaster and surrounding communities in the region," Gregory said. "Anglers can now enjoy safe, convenient access to the reservoir, a popular fishing spot for many years." Other members of the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation include Sen. Vincent A. Sheheen of Camden and House members Eldridge Emory of Lancaster and Jimmy Neil of Kershaw.
The 62-acre Lancaster Reservoir is one of 18 public fishing lakes managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources in the state. The lake is open on Thursday and Saturday to small boats and boats with electric motors. No gas-powered boats are allowed. The federal Sport Fish Restoration program, which derives its revenue from a small excise tax on fishing equipment, funds maintenance and management activities on the reservoir.
Lancaster Reservoir was entered into the DNR State Lakes program in 2003. Prior to that, the Lancaster Water and Sewer Commission managed the lake.
Annually, more than 90,000 anglers use the DNR Public Fishing Lakes for recreational sport fishing. To receive more information on the DNR Public Fishing Lakes program, write DNR Public Fishing Lakes, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202 or call (803) 734-3886 in Columbia. A listing of the lakes and regulations can be found on the DNR Web site at [url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/"][#0000ff]www.dnr.state.sc.us[/#0000ff][/url].
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A newly constructed public boat landing was dedicated Friday, May 14 at the Lancaster Reservoir public fishing lake in Lancaster. It opened for public use on Saturday, May 15.
[url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/cec/news/img/lanclake.jpg"]
[/url] The new boat landing, located on US 521-Business route in Lancaster, was constructed at a cost of $15,000 with Lancaster County Water Recreation Funds, as requested and approved by the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation. Water Recreation Funds are derived from a portion of the state gas tax. Speaking at the dedication ceremony, Mac Watson, coordinator of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Lakes Program, thanked the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation for its support. He also acknowledged the valuable assistance of the S.C. Department of Transportation for providing heavy equipment and heavy equipment operators for construction and completion of the project. "Thanks to the contribution of the state Department of Transportation, we saved thousands of dollars on the construction costs and were able to complete the project within our $15,000 budget," Watson said.
[url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/cec/news/img/lanclak2.jpg"]
[/url] State Sen. Greg Gregory of Lancaster also spoke at the dedication: "The Lancaster Reservoir public landing project is a great collaborative effort that will benefit anglers, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts from Lancaster and surrounding communities in the region," Gregory said. "Anglers can now enjoy safe, convenient access to the reservoir, a popular fishing spot for many years." Other members of the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation include Sen. Vincent A. Sheheen of Camden and House members Eldridge Emory of Lancaster and Jimmy Neil of Kershaw. The 62-acre Lancaster Reservoir is one of 18 public fishing lakes managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources in the state. The lake is open on Thursday and Saturday to small boats and boats with electric motors. No gas-powered boats are allowed. The federal Sport Fish Restoration program, which derives its revenue from a small excise tax on fishing equipment, funds maintenance and management activities on the reservoir.
Lancaster Reservoir was entered into the DNR State Lakes program in 2003. Prior to that, the Lancaster Water and Sewer Commission managed the lake.
Annually, more than 90,000 anglers use the DNR Public Fishing Lakes for recreational sport fishing. To receive more information on the DNR Public Fishing Lakes program, write DNR Public Fishing Lakes, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202 or call (803) 734-3886 in Columbia. A listing of the lakes and regulations can be found on the DNR Web site at [url "http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/"][#0000ff]www.dnr.state.sc.us[/#0000ff][/url].
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