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Q: What does LHBOA do at Lake Hefner?
A: Our mission is "To preserve Lake Hefner as a safe, naturally beautiful 
public place for community boating." To do that, LHBOA brings the perspectives 
of boat owners to the ongoing development plans and lake management. All the
recent boating recreational improvements at the lake have had strong input 
from LHBOA. Many proposals that would have adverse effects on boaters have 
been avoided because of LHBOA participation.

Q: What are the benefits of LHBOA membership?
A: LHBOA provides boat owners the research and structure needed to speak with 
an effective voice to improve recreational management of Lake Hefner. We stay 
in contact with City agencies to influence resolution of lake issues. With more
boat owners talking to and joining LHBOA, we are getting better representation 
and better lake management.

Q: Where can I get slip rental rates and permitting information?
A: Right here on the Harbor Master's page.

Q: When and how do we get water in the lake?
A: The Water Trust prefers to take storm runoff water carried by the 
North Canadian River. Water from the Canton Reservoirs is usually taken 
between August 1 and September 30 and is subject to an agreement between 
the City and the Canton Lake Authority.

Q: How do they decide to let water in the lake?
   Why do they let water pass us by and go down the river?
A: Usually the quality of the water is poor. Check the Water Alert Page 
on this site for the full story on water.

Q: What is the deepest route through the harbor entrance?
A: the green and red buoys mark the channel. Returning to the harbor, 
the red buoys are kept to the right ("red, right returning"). 
CAUTION: In shallow water, the deepest part of the channel is the 
left (green buoys) side for returning boats.

Q: Why was the new rock jetty constructed?
A: The east-most slips, still referred to as Hurricane Alley, 
were a dangerous and destructive place to keep your boat. The jetty 
solves the problem.

Q: Is there some chart or map that shows where the shallow water is?
A: LHBOA can provide you with a chart developed by COSA showing 
the navigable areas of the lake.