Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Makes Personal Watercraft Donation to The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
11 Julio 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
The Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit recently donated two Yamaha
WaveRunners to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to
enhance enforcement of the Weeki Wachee Springs Protection Zone. In
July of 2023, FWC Commissioners approved the Springs Protection
Zone, which prohibits beaching, mooring, anchoring and grounding of
vessels on the spring run of the Weeki Wachee River extending from
the spring boil within Weeki Wachee State Park to the Rogers Park
Boat Ramp.
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The Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
donated two Yamaha WaveRunners to the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission (FWC) to enhance enforcement of the Weeki Wachee Springs
Protection Zone, which prohibits beaching, mooring, anchoring and
grounding of vessels on the spring run of the Weeki Wachee River.
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“Together with our partners in Hernando County we are working to
ensure the beauty of the Weeki Wachee River is protected and
preserved for the continued enjoyment of future generations,” said
Maj. Evan Laskowski, Southwest Regional Commander. “The PWCs allow
our officers to patrol more efficiently within the confines of the
river and spring run, and we are very appreciative of Yamaha for
providing us with these valuable tools.”
FWC staff conducted site visits to the Weeki Wachee River and
found evidence of harm due to recreational activity along the
spring run and enacted the rule establishing the Springs Protection
Zone. The law will be enforced by agents from the Hernando County
Sheriff’s Office and FWC who patrol the river. Visitors who violate
Springs Protection Zone rules are subject to a $140 fine.
“The efforts of the FWC in this area demonstrate a pledge to
conservation and commitment to sustainable marine environments –
two initiatives that complement the Yamaha mission,” said John
O’Keefe, Senior Specialist, Yamaha Marine Government Relations.
“Yamaha supports the Springs Protection Zone rules, and our team is
happy to play a small role in the protection of the Weeki Wachee
River.”
The Springs Protection Zone is designed to protect the ecology
of the river and does not limit public access to the spring,
regulating only vessel activity. Visitors are allowed to swim,
snorkel and float on a raft or tube, and encouraged to use best
practices to help protect the river such as avoiding trampling
vegetation, climbing on banks or trees, or discarding litter.
“Yamaha WaveRunner® personal watercraft are the ideal choice for
the FWC team due to their reputable reliability, shallow draft and
striking appearance,” said Leslie Zlotnick, Marketing Division
Manager, Yamaha WaterCraft Group. “Yamaha is happy to protect and
participate in the continuing preservation of the beauty of the
Weeki Wachee River.”
The public can report violations by downloading the FWC Wildlife
Alert app, texting 847411 (Tip411) with keyword “FWC” and
information about the violation, calling the FWC’s Wildlife Alert
Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) or submitting a tip online
at MyFWC.com/WildlifeAlert.
Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., is
responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of Yamaha
Marine products in the U.S. including Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha
WaveRunners®, Yamaha Boats, G3® Boats and Skeeter® Boats.
Supporting 2,400 dealers and boat builders nationwide, Yamaha is
the industry leader in reliability, performance, technology and
customer service.
REMEMBER to always observe all applicable boating laws. Never
drink and drive. Dress properly with a USCG-approved personal
floatation device and protective gear.
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Bradley Massey Communications Manager Yamaha U.S. Marine
Business Unit Mobile: (470) 277-9024
bradley_massey@yamaha-motor.com
Neal Wheaton Wilder+Wheaton for Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (404) 317-0698 neal.wheaton@gmail.com