New York State Navigation Law speaks clearly about boat noise. The law states:

"2. (a) No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any pleasure vessel in or upon the waters of this state in such a manner as to exceed a noise level of 90 dB(A) when subjected to a stationary sound level test as prescribed by SAE J2005.

(b) No person shall operate a pleasure vessel on the waters of this state in such a manner as to exceed a noise level of 75 dB(A) measured as specified in SAE J1970. Provided, that such measurement shall not preclude a stationary sound level test as prescribed by SAE J2005."  ...  and  ...

"4. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any pleasure vessel in or upon the waters of this state that is equipped with an altered muffler or a muffler cutout, bypass or otherwise reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of any muffler or muffler system installed in accordance with this section."

Your Board of Directors believes that some boaters violate this law. The Board agrees with its concerned members and maintains that these persons' boats' sounds pollute Oneida Lake's environment.

It's time to enforce the noise law. If law enforcement agencies lack the technology to test these boats, they should purchase that technology. If they have the necessary equipment, they should use it. Ticket the violators and stop the noise. Oneida Lake will be a better place if, and when, this occurs.