February 2010 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Crane Day
by GSL Harbormaster 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Crane Day has been moved to Friday, April 9th. 9am Please email me or call me to reserve your spot. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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Crane Day
by GSL Harbormaster 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

It appears many boats that were planning on putting in on the March 12th crane day are not quite ready. This means we have only three boats ready for that date. If we postpone the crane until April it appears we will have a greater attendance and a cheaper crane bill. I am more than willing to still do the March 12th date if people want to get a jump on the season. But if all are willing to hold off a month I will move the date into April. Please give me your thoughts. Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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Fwd: Coalition to Keep the Lake Great - February 8th Meeting Notes
by Matt Larson 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Greetings GSL Sailors, Attached you will find the meeting minutes from the last meeting of FOGSL (Friends of the Great Salt Lake). "Friends" is working to fight industrial encroachment on the Great Salt Lake in the form of evaporation ponds that if allowed could render the lake unnavigable. I strongly encourage you to review the activities that FOGSL is engaged in and to consider joining the organization if you are interested in helping to preserve the sailing community. A full list of relevant events as well as membership information can be obtained at FOGSL.org ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lynn de Freitas <ldefreitas(a)earthlink.net> Date: Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 11:27 AM Subject: Coalition to Keep the Lake Great - February 8th Meeting Notes To: Springmeyer Gwen <gwenspringmeyer(a)comcast.net>, O'Connell Ann < oconnell(a)xmission.com>, Tanner Laura <laura.tanner(a)law.utah.edu>, Merola Paul <sfarkus(a)yahoo.com>, Adler Robert <adlerr(a)law.utah.edu>, Robinson Kirk <lynx(a)xmission.com>, Carroll Lynn <bradlynnc(a)comcast.net>, Larson Matt < mateolarson(a)gmail.com>, Ray Jack <jray(a)fabianlaw.com>, Jewell Paul < jewell(a)earth.utah.edu>, Battle Cullen <cbattle(a)fabianlaw.com>, Gray Jack < jaggrays(a)q.com>, Grant Val <val(a)bioresourcesinc.com>, Ewing Josh < joshewing(a)mac.com>, Knudsen Sanne <sanne.knudsen(a)law.utah.edu>, Pace Jeff < japace(a)slco.org>, Noble Josh <joshn(a)averyoutdoors.com>, Sorensen Ella < 3868ella(a)comcast.net>, Montague Chris <cmontague(a)tnc.org>, Walker Joro < jwalker(a)westernresources.org>, Moench Brian <drmoench(a)yahoo.com>, Tennefoss Lynn <ltennefoss(a)audubon.org>, Richards Jeff <Jeff.Richards(a)pacificorp.com>, Paul Don <avocet(a)q.com>, Heileson Marc <marc.heileson(a)sierraclub.org>, Garner Craig <cgarner(a)ducks.org>, Hicks Jefre H <rjefree(a)msn.com>, Holt Rebecca <rebecca.holt(a)law.utah.edu>, Dinter David <david.dinter(a)utah.edu>, Fenimore Bill <BirderB(a)aol.com>, Small Michael <utahsmalls(a)msn.com>, Birkenshaw Kim <Duckit0199(a)yahoo.com>, Frankel Zach <zach(a)utahrivers.org>, Waddell Kidd <texlov(a)netzero.net>, Mueller Richard <rmueller(a)biology.usu.edu>, Collins John <jcollins(a)snowbird.com>, "Odd Charles W." <cwodd(a)infowest.com>, "Cavitt John, PhD" <jcavitt(a)weber.edu>, Cecil John <jcecil(a)audubon.org>, Pearce Maunsel <maunselpearce(a)mac.com>, Martinson Wayne < wmartinson(a)xmission.com>, Bellmon John <jcbellmon(a)msn.com>, Noble Rich < richnoble1(a)msn.com>, Ban Joel <joel.ban(a)gmail.com>, Dixon Bryan < bdixon(a)xmission.com>, Heath Bruce <bruce(a)greatsaltlakeaudubon.org> Cc: Martin Susan <skammerd(a)hotmail.com>, Gaines Emily <pelican(a)fogsl.org>, Brown Tim <twbslcut(a)yahoo.com>, Pearce Katie <kdpea(a)comcast.net>, Wilson Rob <robwilson(a)rowland-hall.org>, Otto Rachel <racheelizto(a)gmail.com>, Schofield Alisa <scho(a)csolutions.net>, de Freitas Lynn <ldefreitas(a)earthlink.net>, Lund Cindy <smch2do(a)gmail.com>, Dubuc Rob <rdubuc(a)westernresources.org>, Arce-Larreta Juan <juan231027(a)hotmail.com>, Dwire Scott <sdwire(a)comcast.net> Good afternoon everyone, Attached are the notes from our February 8th coalition meeting. Please pay particular attention to item # 2 - the mailer. The Executive Committee would like to know by February 23rd which organizations wish to have their names listed on the mailer. You'll recall that a very rough draft of the mailer was attached to the January 11th meeting notes. That draft will go through extensive revisions and with any luck - will be available in a final draft form for our next meeting scheduled for March 8th. Whether or not you are listed will not preclude your ability to have copies of the mailer for awareness raising and fundraising, but please confirm with me asap so we can be sure to acknowledge everyone. The following list reflects - in some way, shape or form -partners/coalition members who are working on this campaign. If I have overlooked anyone, please let me know. FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake Utah Waterfowl Association The League of Women Voters of Utah The League of Women Voters of Salt Lake Utah Airboat Association Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club Utah Rivers Council Western Wildlife Conservancy Utah Wetlands Foundation Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment Wasatch Audubon GSL Yacht Club National Audubon Bridgerland Audubon Ducks Unlimited The Nature Conservancy I think we can all agree that working as a coalition does not come without its challenges. Especially for a long term campaign like this one with its twists and turns and variable timelines, it's not uncharacteristic for a coalition to sort of "breathe". Unless you are working as an individual, most of us have to seek Board approval to sign on to comments or protests. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. But the bottom line - as I see it - is to do our "collective" best by demonstrating our sense of commitment and involvement in the issue. For obvious reasons, a coalition that is comprised of a diversity of interests brings a particular strength to the table and in this case, this diversity speaks volumes about the level of public concern that exists with this proposed project. So as you work with your Board of Directors in helping them understand why this issue is so important to the future of Great Salt Lake and why your continuing involvement is so meaningful, I just want you to know how grateful I am to have the opportunity to work with you on this campaign - in whatever capacity you are able. And as we go forward, we'll continue to learn a lot about ourselves and certainly about Great Salt Lake. In saline, Lynn

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Water Watch / Weather Forecast
by GSL Harbormaster 03 Feb '10

03 Feb '10

GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users: There is a new Current Water Watch Report at www.gslmarina.com January was an interesting month for the Great Salt Lake. Although Direct Precipitation was dismal, the snowpack actually increased 10% This was the second month in a row we saw a percentage gain in the snowpack. There is hope for a near normal season for the Great Salt Lake. Tomorrow will be the last day weather forecasts on www.gslmarina.com UNTIL FEBRUARY 15th. Then we will return to normal daily forecasting. The marina staff will try to stay up with the weather flags but there is no guarantee on this. Use the Great Salt Lake waters at your own risk. As of tomorrow evening I will not be answering my phone on a regular basis. Nor will I be reviewing my emails on a regular basis until February 15th. Although I will be checking my voice mail and emails periodically during that time. If you need something from the marina staff, please call the office at 801-250-1898. You may need to leave a message. Or you can still visit the marina and look for Bob, Eric or Pahoo. If it is an emergency, call 911 and dispatch will contact the ranger on duty. I will be available until tomorrow afternoon. Then I will be unavailable until a week from Sunday. My boat and fifth wheel have been barbed wired, land mined, electrified and booby trapped. And the mice who have taken both of them over are very vicious. So consider the food left in the refrigerator off-limits. Dave Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-250-1898

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Crane Day
by GSL Harbormaster 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

GSL Slip Renters Just a reminder of the upcoming crane day. Crane Day, Friday, March 12th 9am Mark your calendars. Dave

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by Dave Shearer 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Dave Shearer Harbormaster Great Salt Lake State Marina 801-209-9142

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