Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.06.09.135

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 02.06.09.135 - SNAKE RIVER QUARANTINE

ISDA has issued a quarantine of the Snake River from Twin Falls Dam to the partial bridge structure at the bottom of Yingst Grade (known as "the Broken Bridge", "Yingst Grade Bridge", the "Old Interstate Bridge"), which is approximately one-half (1/2) mile upstream of Auger Falls to contain and treat quagga mussels. All public access to the Snake River via watercraft or other conveyance between Pillar Falls and Twin Falls hydroelectric facility is prohibited. Access to the river by watercraft or other conveyance between the bottom of Yingst Grade (known as "the Broken Bridge", "Yingst Grade Bridge", the "Old Interstate Bridge"), which is approximately one-half (1/2) mile upstream of Auger Falls, and Pillar Falls is restricted. Launch of watercraft in this section is restricted to the hours when the watercraft inspection station at Centennial Park is in operation and requires inspection and decontamination of all conveyances and watercraft by ISDA or an assigned entity prior to launch into and upon exit from the water. This requirement applies to all motorized and non-motorized watercraft of any size, including paddle boards and kayaks.

01.State and County Watercraft. State and county watercraft, including watercraft operated by the vendor approved by the Twin Falls County to operate at Centennial Park, are permitted to access the area from Pillar Falls to the Shoshone Falls provided the watercraft do not leave the infested area or go through decontamination prior to leaving the quarantine area. All watercraft entering the area between Pillar Falls and Shoshone Falls must launch from Centennial Park, presenting for inspection and decontamination prior to launch into and upon exit from the water.

Effective June 28, 2024 (Temporary)