Interests - Local Residents & Property Owners - LOWER River

Respect for the human and non-human inhabitants living along the river
- respect means understanding that other people and wildlife live along the river
- travelling slowly and quietly allows for more equal sharing with the other inhabitants

Natural ecology
- the long-term health of the river is dependent on maintaining the natural ecology
- non-motorized recreation has a much lower per person impact on river ecology

Peace, tranquility, and aesthetics
- the river provides an opportunity for people to truly re-create
- one power boat can deprive people of the opportunity to experience these values

Respect for traditional indigenous uses
- respect means being aware of indigenous fishing, hunting, trapping, and canoe travel
- low speed travel allows us to reconnect with these traditions

Minimizing wake-induced erosion
-  all boat wake is an unnatural force that causes shoreline erosion and property loss
- recreation on the river must be regulated to eliminate wake

Minimizing noise pollution
- people can have quiet enjoyment of their riverside properties
- riparian and aquatic life can develop unimpeded

Minimizing petroleum smells and residues
- pollution of air and water from motors disrupts residents’ enjoyment of the river
- non-motorized recreation is free of petroleum byproducts

Cultivating an appreciation for inherent natural values of the river
- the river has values far beyond that of a surface for speed and adrenaline sports
- non-motorized recreation activities allow for such appreciation to develop

Improving the value of riverside properties
- riverside residents appreciate the non-monetary values of their properties
- properties will be more valuable next to a healthy, natural river

Restoring the health of the riparian zone
- the riparian zone is a critical habitat adjacent to the river
- disturbance from wake and noise can affect the long-term health of this habitat