LAKE BERRYESSA - A NEW PROGRAM By H. Carter Fickes, BBAC Development Director   Lake Berryessa will be changed and re-licensed for 2008. The process is now in review with many requests for changes and restrictions. The following information is to update you as to some, not all, current requests for change. The Sierra Club and the Berryessa Trails and conservation Group are requesting the following: 1. No motor areas. 2. Additional 5mph zones 3. A 5mph zone through the length of the narrows 4. Additional camping areas 5. Trails 6. Water Trails 7. Additional Ski areas 8. Electric boat rentals 9. Electric Lake Ferry 10. Reservation System 11. Swimming areas 12. Removal of land leases on many established residents In review of the above requests, it's very easy to determine that some groups would like to see Lake Berryessa become a bird sanctuary, supported by swimmers, hikers, electric boats, sailors and skiers all of which will be required to have reservations? On 4/19/04 the BBAC wrote Janet Sierzputowski, Bureau of Reclamation, a letter to the above concerns. See letter below. The BBAC will be watching with guarded input to insure the Black Bass angler's viable use of Lake Berryessa.

4/19/04 To: Janet.sierzputowski, Bureau of Reclamation From: H. Carter Fickes, BBAC Development Director Subject: Lake Berryessa Redevelopment Dear Janet, The Black Bass Action committee (BBAC) is a non-profit group representing more than 3000 bass anglers and 57 bass clubs in Northern and Central California. Please review our Web Site at |www.blackbassactioncommittee.org for a complete overview of our orgnnization. Currently, I am in receipt of several different proposals regarding the redevelopment of Lake Berryessa. This letter is to advise the Bureau of Reclamation of the BBAC'S concerns and suggested improvements for Lake Berryessa. The BBAC does not support any 5 mph zones in transit areas (example: ''The narrows"). BBAC is not opposed to 5 mph zones as they currently exist, in fact we support such zones where applicable in protecting the environment and safety of fellow boaters. We feel the Lake should have a Northern public Launch Ramp similar to the Capell Cove facility. The Lake should have two Public Campgrounds. Additionally, an entry fee should not be charged by private concessions. Two well located and marked Ski Areas should be established. No motor zones are not acceptable as qualified below. Do to the location being close to the Bay Area, and the size of Lake Berryessa, it has always has been a popular ski and fishing lake. However, Lake Berryessa is geographically located allowing for both north and south winds. Commonly these winds arrive quickly and are strong, contributing to hazardous boating. With this concern, boaters must be able to return from long distances to safe harbor. This factor alone is a strong contributor to maintaining the Lake's current boating practices. Secondly, close to the Bay Area are countless small lakes that are quiet with no engines allowed, only allowing electric motors or sail boats. These lakes are applicable in regards to safety and the small boat environment. In closing, the BBAC looks forward to working with the Bureau of Reclamation, the Sierra Club, and all other groups working in good faith in establishing an environmentally safe and viable recreation resource. It is our responsibility, requirement and privilege to serve all outdoor interests for today and ''For Generations to Come'' . Sincerely, H. Carter Fickes cc: Bill Martin, Bureau of Reclamation, Lake Berryessa Carol A. bronze, Berryessa Trails and Conservation Napa County Sierra Club Don Reighley, BBAC Director of Government Affairs George Hawley, BBAC North Coast Chapter Chairman BBAC Board of Directors file 91.20