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Lake Mead ‘actively working' on temporary launch site north of Hemenway Harbor
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Lake Mead officials say they are 'actively working' on a temporary launch site north of Hemenway Harbor.
That could bring a bit of relief to boaters who are bracing for long lines as a project to extend the ramp at Hemenway nears, set to begin on Monday, June 2.
An announcement on social media Wednesday afternoon dropped the news of the alternative site. 'Details on this new location will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain access to the lake while enhancing visitor experience,' according to a Facebook post.
A private Facebook page devoted to boating at the lake has had some posts criticizing the National Park Service (NPS) for clogging traffic at Hemenway just as the busy season arrives. Others have shared information about ramps that are used less frequently, such as Temple Bar on the Arizona side of the lake.
NPS explained what's going on at Hemenway earlier this month, and has posed a web page dedicated to the project here:
'Hemenway Harbor is Lake Mead NRA's most popular and heavily utilized launch ramp and is closest to the Las Vegas metro area. This construction project directly contributes to accomplishing the outcomes detailed in the Sustainable Low Water Access Plan (the Plan) and Environmental Assessment's (EA). Specifically, the selected preferred alternative for Hemenway Harbor will allow LAKE to extend the launch ramp down to approximately 1,000 feet to maintain recreational opportunities and concessions services in the area,' according to the website.
Ramps and services are available at Callville Bay, Echo Bay, Temple Bar and South Cove. Also, ramps are available at Lake Mohave at Cottonwood Cove and Katherine Landing.
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