If you’re interested in joining a Boat Ramp Inspection on Smith & Sayles Reservoir, please contact an SDRA Board Member.
PROJECT PLAN: Boat Greeter Program (2021)
Chair/Lead Person: Judy Colaluca
OBJECTIVE(S): To minimize invasive species hitch-hiking via boats that enter our lake utilizing the State of RI boat ramp on Sand Dam Road, Chepachet.
| DATE | ACTIVITY | WHO is Involved | $$ Needed | Other Help Needed orComments |
| March | Contact DEM to obtain itinerary of planned fishing tournaments. | Judy | Bass Fishing Association tournaments & expand to RI Canoe & Kayak Association in 2020. | |
| April | Develop list of relevant dates & times impacting our lake; share with Board & membership & seek volunteers. | Judy;Board-sponsored outreach to membership | Develop ideas for engaging more members to volunteer for boat greeter days. | |
| April | Develop schedule & train Boat Greeters on identification of invasive species and protocols for working with visiting vessels. | Judy; volunteers | $50 to update & print training materials | |
| April-end of Sept, | Greet & assist boaters to recognize & remove invasive species | Committee | Modify schedule as needed throughout the season.Keep accurate records using our report form (materials stored in garage at the Bakers, 72 Sand dam Rd.) | |
| October | Prepare end of season Program Report: share with Board. | Judy | Board would share full report or highlights with membership & other interested groups |
If you’re interested in joining a Boat Ramp Inspection on Smith & Sayles Reservoir, please contact an SDRA Board Member.
New boat inspection team members are always welcome. You can come once or multiple times.
Sand Dam Reservoir Association 