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-======== Coots' Water Access Places ========
+== Introduction Page ==
-This is a collection of locations where small and large boats can access the water.  The goal is to provide enough information to answer the question, "is this a place for me to have an outing?"  If the launch ramp won't work, or the access road is not suitable for some vehicles, we should try to convey that information here.  A more subtle and personal question is, "is this the water I want to visit next?"  We will try to at least characterize the water being accessed.  For instance, if this is a pond that fills up with weeds, people will want to know that.
+This page is no longer used.  "Introduction" in the sidebar leads to the "start" page, the same as if you went to http://www.coots.org/dokuwiki/
-Each water location gets a separate Wiki page, and they are filed here as lakes, rivers or salt water.   The sidebar, on the left, shows the various access locations that have data.  Click on those links.
-==== Add to these Pages ====
-Everyone is encouraged to gather information on access points they are using or near. To add or edit a page, it is necessary to log-in as a registered Wiki Page User (this does not make you a Coot.  You are already a Coot!) If logged-in, you can [[doku.php?id=adding_water_access_page|edit these directly to the Wiki]] in sections like, General, Road Access, GPS location, Launch Ramp, Local Facilities, Boat limitations, and Water characteristics that might be of interest to users.  Missing categories are fine and other users can add to what they see.  A picture of the boat ramp is most valuable.  Any information about the slope of the ramp can be very useful.  But some information beats a blank page, so add what you can.
-If adding information here is not your thing, just holler out to the Coots, probably by the groups.io reflector. This needs everyone's help.  Thanks for making this work!
-==== Be Safe ====
-Water is a great place for recreation of all sorts.  But, remember that it can be dangerous to life and limb.  Before you go out, check what the water conditions are and what that means to you and your companions.  Water changes all the time and what was safe last week may be very hazardous now.  Be realistic as to your skill level.  There is no way that these web pages can describe the water that you may encounter.  This listing of access locations may help to understand the hazards, but on any particular day they may be plain wrong.  Take courses and read books.  Maybe a video or two will give you a better idea as to what can happen.  Understand how river strainer trees can come up quickly and how to avoid these.  Fast and cold water bring special dangers, but every year we read of injury and death during the summer season, as well.  The usual deal applies here in that the Coots can't tell you everything you need to know to be safe.  You are responsible for making your trip safe and safe trips are fun trips!