SUTCLIFFE, Nev. (KOLO) - Officials at Pyramid Lake say starting Oct. 1, watercraft inspections will become mandatory for any craft using the lake.

The new regulation was approved by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council to strengthen protections against the invasive mussels already seen in the Lake Tahoe area.

The council says the adaptability of the Golden Mussels makes them a serious threat to the lake and its surrounding bodies of water.

Starting Oct. 1, all motorized and/or trailered watercraft must be inspected prior to launch at the lake. Boaters will receive a paper inspection receipt to place on the dashboard of their car for proof of inspection.

That inspection will be valid for the duration of the permitting period, meaning consecutive days on the water. Inspection is only r

See Full Page