Oregon State Marine Board Requires Invasive Species Permits for all Non-Motorized Boats in 2011

All manually powered boats 10 feet and longer operating Oregon waterways now need to have on-board an Oregon State invasive species permit. Funds from the $7 permits will pay for programs designed to protect Oregon's waterways from invasive species. Non-motorized boats from Washington may launch in Oregon within ONE RIVER MILE of the Columbia River (or Snake River) without a permit. Additional information, such as purchase information is available at the Oregon State Marine Board Web site.