The links below direct you to Putnam County's local government as well as to information on personal watercraft and issues related to their use.
Putnam County Links
Putnam County Administrators
Links to commissioners, information on meetings, and specific projects/legislation.
Putnam County Noise Ordinance
For more information on our county noise ordinance, contact Putnam County commissioner, Kevin Durscher.
Putnam County Environmental Lands Assessment Recommendations
Recommendations for policy changes to protect environmentally sensitive lands and native vegetation. For anyone interested in pursuing the matter, protection of Lake Winnott by order of the county commission might be accomplished with reference to this document.
Putnam County Better Place Plan
Again, for anyone interested in pursuing the matter, protection of Lake Winnott by order of the county commission might be accomplished with reference to this document.
Personal Watercraft Information
Jetski Position Paper
Well researched and documented report from Blue Water Network on the multiple environmental and safety hazards associated with PWC operation.
Boating Accident Statistics Summary for 2003
Compiled by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission.
Boating Accident Statistics for 2003
Compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Coalition of Parents and Families for Personal Watercraft Safety
Created by parents and families of PWC accident victims, this group seeks to raise awareness about PWC safety issues and to affect meaningful legislation.
Drowning in Noise
Report on the costs of jet skis in America, prepared by the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse.
Protecting Wildlife: What Can You Do?
Information from the Personal Watercraft Industry Association on how jet ski enthusiasts can help protect the natural environment.
A Request For More Effective Regulation of Jet Skis
An ordinance proposal prepared by residents of Southern Shores, NC. An example of how other communities have approached the control of jet skis in their communities.
Personal Watercraft in the National Parks--A Question of Appropriate Use
National Parks Conservation Association Fact Sheet.
Watercraft Banned from Most of the Park System.
July-August 22, 2000.
Why Jet Skis Kill
"Reckless Endangerment on the Water" by Paul Oakland, In Motion Magazine, August 16, 2001.
Jet-Powered Watercraft Linked to Serious Injuries in Children
University of Florida News, July 12, 2002.
Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention
Dangerous Decibels
Important background on noise-induced hearing loss from the Hearing Loss Information Center
Comparative Sound Data
Prepared for Ninovan Lake Estates, this data can help you assess the loudness of jet skis in relation to other motorized vessels and equipment.
Hearing Loss Prevention
Information on noise and hearing loss from the National Institute of Occupational Health & Safety.
