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Welcome
To The FOLM Website
Friends of Lake McQueeney (FOLM)
is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the
quality of Lake McQueeney, Texas, for the enjoyment of all those who
live, work, and play on our Lake.
This site is primarily designed for our members to access
information and news about FOLM and the
Lake, contact board members, and find useful links to other
sites that may be helpful.
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Safety
Alert:
Recently
there was a Jet Ski pulling four young adults on a
tube on Lake Placid. While making a 180° turn, the
occupants were thrown into
a dock resulting in three being airlifted to hospitals in San
Antonio. We see
similar accidents on our lake every year.
In another incident on Sunday, 6/28, a 17-year-old from San Antonio was air-lifted to University Hospital in San Antonio following an accident on Lake Placid.
Texas Game Wardens Kevin Frazier and Tracy Large say that the teen was on a wake board being pulled by a boat when the boat swung too wide in a narrow portion of the lake, propelling the teen into a dock pole.
The teen was flown via Air Life to San Antonio to be treated for his injuries.
Please use extreme
caution. Be sure and review our Safety Guide (link to left).
Check
Your Flood Insurance
Recent
actions by Guadalupe County has resulted in a 10%
reduction in our Flood Insurance in high risk areas. When you get your renewal
notice, contact
your Insurance Company and insure they are aware of this
change. Make sure
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4th
of July Coming Up
The July
4th Boat Parade is a long tradition on Lake McQueeney. However, the
loosely organized Boat Parade has become increasingly dangerous. Please
note that FOLM is NOT the sponsor of this parade, and to
our knowledge
there is no sponsor. In recent years there have been injuries by those
throwing water balloons hitting unsuspecting bystanders, both in boats
and on the shore. There were several reports last year of some throwing
frozen water balloons. This is not only stupid and dangerous, but is a
prosecutable offense. Many of our members feel this event has gotten
out of hand and is not only ruining the parade, but is resulting in
injuries. Do not throw water balloons at non participants and do not
use high-powered sling-shot devices. Use common sense. Note that the
balloon debris can stay in the lake for months and is dangerous for
wildlife and fish. Educate your children. Game Wardens and
Sheriff’s
personnel will be watching closely and will take appropriate action.
We encourage everyone to return to the original theme
of creatively decorating boats for the holiday and join the fun.
Traditionally, those participating gather at Las Brisas around
2 pm.
Fireworks Restrictions
Official Guadalupe County Rules: Ground fireworks – firecracker, smoke bombs, cones, etc. – are permitted July 1st – 4th. Aerial fireworks such as mortars, rockets, missiles, roman candles, etc. are banned this season except for municipal type displays conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic expert with prior approval from the County Judge.
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FOLM partners
with the Guadalupe Basin Coalition in Edwards Aquifer Recovery
Implementation Program (EARIP)
Click Here for more about
FOLM’s active role
in protecting the aquifer, our springs, river flow, and water sources.
This will be one of the most important issues
we deal with in the coming years.
FOLM
Contributes Toward McQueeney VFD Rescue Boat
See
Seguin Gazette Story
Remember
GBRA Watercraft Rules and Regulations
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The rules and regulations to the right were passed during the March 22,
2006 Guadalupe- Blanco River Authority’s Board of Directors
meeting. Representatives from theTexas Parks and Wildlife Department
(TPWD), the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office and Lake- Wide
Associations met with GBRA staff to consider regulations to enhance
water safety regarding the equipment and operation of towed or pulled
recreation devices; and to discuss water-safety issues in general. A
Resolution was drafted and reviewed by the TPWD, Sheriff’s
Office and the Lake-Wide Associations before being presented to the
GBRA Board. The GBRA Resolution establishes rules and regulations for
the equipment and operation of certain recreational devices referred to
as and Regulations For Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid, Lake
Nolte (Meadow Lake), Lake H-4 (Lake Gonzales) and Lake H-5 (Lake Wood)
in Comal, Guadalupe and Gonzales counties.
Special Traffic Rules For
Treasure Island Bridge
GBRA has also established
“traffic lanes” under the Treasure Island Bridge.
Click the link below to see the map that shows the
“lanes” for boats and PWCs passing under the
bridge. Any jet ski (PWC) passing under the bridge will be at a no wake
speed. Signage will also be posted on the bridge to designate lanes.
Fishing, stopping or anchoring within
100 feet of the bridge is prohibited. The towing of tubes or
other inflatables is prohibited under the bridge.
See
Map of Traffic Lanes
GBRA's Resolution plus other
Resolutions currently in place can be found on the GBRA website, www.gbra.org,
under Lake Management.
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- Fixed Ramps, Rails Prohibited
The
installation of fixed ramps, rails, or other devices for the use of
riding or sliding with a wake-board is prohibited.
- Wakesurfing Prohibited
The use of a motor powered boat or PWC to create a wake for use of a
surfboard will be classified as a hazardous wake, and is prohibited. It
is the intent of this restriction to recognize the limited size and
narrow features of the referenced lakes, and the destructive shoreline
affect resulting from a hazardous wake that is required for surfing.
- Hazardous Wake Prohibited
The intentional use, modification, or operation of a motor powered boat
or PWC to create a wake will be classified as a hazardous wake if the
wake exceeds the level necessary for utilization for recreation, or
causes a wave action that will damage shoreline property and is
prohibited.
- Towing or Pulling of
Inflatables
A motor powered boat or PWC towing or pulling of an inflatable device,
or other devise known as a “water-toy” herein
referred to as “inflatable” that is attached by
rope or other method to a motor powered boat or PWC must be operated so
that the motor powered boat or PWC AND the
“inflatable” maintain a minimum distance of 50 feet
from another vessel, the shoreline, or a fixed structure at all times,
except when operating at head-way speed. This regulation does not apply
to an operator or individual pulling or towing a skier or wake-boarder
utilizing a hand-held rope or lanyard.
Violations of these
regulations is a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of $25
to $500.
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Good News About Flood Control Dams
Comal
County officials expect to begin construction soon on a new flood
retention structure near Solms. The Bleiders Creek control structure is
credited with reducing the severity of the 1998 flood by up to 30%. It
is expected that this new dam and several more proposed will have a
similar additional benefit. This will be county’s first new
flood control dam since 1981. Comal officials deserve a "well done" for
staying with this project.
Update:
Retention Dam Goes Out For Bids (Feb/2009):
After
more than 10 years since the 1998 flood, with bids now sent out to
contractors, Comal County Commissioners hope to begin construction
within three months on the estimated $12 million safeguard against
future disaster. The map (left) shows the
existing and proposed structures. It is expected to take about 18
months
to construct.
See Newspaper Article For Details
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McQueeney Marina Closes
As you boat around the lake, you
have, no doubt, noticed all the activity at the McQueeney Marina
property on Terminal Loop. This long time RV park and
campground has been purchased and apparently new homes will soon be
going up. One side effect of the all this activity is the
closing of the boat ramp at the site. Keep this in mind
should you need to trailer a boat in or out of the lake. We
will try to update new developments as we hear about them. |
For Austin
Hydrilla Information:
Read
the latest hydrilla news from Austin TV8
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Contact
FOLM
Have some fun pictures (old or new) you want to
share?
If they are related to Lake McQueeney, contact Rick Thelen via the contact page. We will
try to put new pictures on the site from time to time to keep it
interesting.
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