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JUf1121990 BOOK 80 PA."L.- 2/ they did for the other counties, and she further stressed that with passive recreation, you can pull your boat up on shore and picnic at any time whatever, and even spend the weekend if you wish, but there will be no docks or hard structures on the island to support this activity. Commissioner Bird believed in time with the number of miles we have on the river, we are going to need more docking facili- ties and possibly restroom facilities. Ms. Burzycki stated that they want to keep docks to a minimum. They already have had a great deal of opposition from some groups who say docks have no place on a state-owned island. In any event, they try to use water depth and the size of the island as a guide as to whether or not a dock could be permitted there. Commissioner Bird noted that elderly people need a dock in order to be able to get out on an island, but Ms. Burzycki advised that she had some quite elderly volunteers assist her with this project, and with a shallow draft boat, such as a John boat, you can step out from a dry boat to dry land. Commissioner Wheeler commented that he agrees with both sides, but unfortunately there are a handful of boaters who use the river and abuse the environment; so, as a result, we have to have rules and regulations. Commissioner Bird hoped there is a way of posting these islands without creating visual pollution, and Ms. Burzycki advised they post mainly in the most accessible spots on the island. She expected there will be people who will tear down the signs, and she continued to emphasize that there are islands which are designated for education that can be added to the recreation list. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, to authorize staff to draft and the Chairman to sign a letter to the Governor and 34