Augusta City Lake Horsepower Restrictions Trial Program

On September 3, 2019, the Augusta City Council launched a one year trial program removing the >9.9 horsepower restriction for motor boats on Augusta City Lake for a limited number of permit holders. All other restrictions, including the speed limit of 5 mph, remained in place. Augusta City Lake permits for boats with a motor larger than 9.9 horsepower were only made available to 25 City of Augusta residents on a first come, first serve basis for a fee of $100.

The trial program has been in place for one year and we are interested in your feedback.

1. Are you a resident of the City of Augusta?

2. Do you own property or live directly adjacent to Augusta City Lake?

3. As a resident living around Augusta City Lake, has your experience living next to the lake changed significantly during the trial run allowing the larger boat motors? If so, how?

3. Do you have a fishing permit for Augusta City Lake?

4. Do you participate in boating or fishing activities regularly on Augusta City Lake?

5. Are you one of the 25 residents that was granted a permit to operate a boat with a large motor on Augusta City Lake during this trial program?

6. How has your experience of Augusta City Lake changed as a result of being allowed to use your boat with a larger motor?

Augusta City Lake Horsepower Restrictions Trial Program - One Year Survey