Lake Wazee

[mrclean]

Here is a portion of a newspaper article taken from the Wedneday, May 4, 2005, Banner Journal, one of the local Jackson County newspapers.  The article was written by JoDee Brooks.

Wazee Dive revenue Down

Forestry and Parks Assistant Administrator John Schweitzer explained to the county board at its April meeting.  Wazee dive revenue continues to decline.

While Wazee Lake Recreation Area is Jackson County's most popular day use facility, bringing in $35,948 in revenue in 2004 (including dive fees).  Schweitzer said personal interviews with the diving community have revealed the lake's decreased visibility and the lack of "new" opportunities for divers are key factors contributing to decline in its popularity.

Revenue generated from camping fees at Wazee Lake Recreation Area remained steady.  Wazee has 15 primitive campsites.  Schweitzer told the board, coupled with the reduction in dive revenue and with no significant increase in camping ervenue, it would indicate Wazee has reached its revenue-operating limit.  "Wazee has the potential to be a real money maker for the county" explained Schweitzer.  End of quote

The rest of the article goes on to detail other improvements, etc. in the other Jackson County parks.

Just for the boards information of some local Wazee news coverage.

Andy