Annual Report 3 - New Mexico - Energy, Minerals and Natural ...

instructor-led and on-line
courses.
Unfortunately, tragedy in the
form of drowning in state park
lakes, struck too often in 2010;
seven boating-related fatalities
and two swimming fatalities
occurred within state parks.
Only one of these fatalities,
however, was related to a boat
accident; most victims were
engaged in swimming and
paddle craft activities and took
unnecessary risks. A common
denominator in virtually all of
the deaths was the failure of the
victim to wear a lifejacket—a
simple step that can prevent
tragedy. Experiences in 2010
underscore the need for more
safety efforts, especially to
encourage lifejacket wear and
paddle sport safety.
Photo by: New Mexico State Parks Division
Photo by: New Mexico State Parks Division
New Mexico also continues to
brace for the expected arrival of
zebra and/or quagga mussels
in our lakes, two AIS that can
wreak havoc on ecosystems,
recreation, and infrastructure.
State Parks and the New
Mexico Department of Game &
Fish, along with federal agency
partners, are working to prevent
the introduction and spread of
AIS. Agencies are conducting
ecosystem monitoring, education, and watercraft inspection and decontamination.
ANNUAL REPORT 2010
Wind surfers at
Storrie Lake State
Park.
The new patio at the
Hyde Memorial State
Park lodge.
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