Dunleavy administration allows personal watercraft in Kachemak Bay
Published December 14, 2020
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Personal watercraft, commonly known as Jet Skis, will once again be allowed in Kachemak Bay and the Fox River Flats near Homer.
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer signed off last Thursday on the lifting of a 19-year-old ban on the small watercraft in the bay. It goes into effect Jan. 9.
The decision was proposed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game last year after Jet Ski enthusiasts, mainly the Personal Watercraft Club of Alaska, lobbied state officials for years.
The proposal was controversial and opposed by environmental groups that say state documents show personal watercraft are detrimental to marine life in the bay.