A.
Big Bowman Pond in the Taborton region of the Town of Sand Lake is only approximately 30 acres in size, being 2,500 feet in length and 900 feet in width at its longest and widest points.
B.
Historically and at present no motorized boats or vessels are used on this body of water, and a gentlemen's agreement to this effect has been in existence for as long as the residents of the region can remember.
C.
By virtue of its size and its shallow and variable depth, the recreational use of the pond is incompatible with motorized craft.
D.
The health of residents of the town would be jeopardized and placed at risk by the use of motorized craft on this pond because a number of residents use its water for drinking and household purposes, and studies have shown that the exceptionally good quality of this water makes it suitable for this purpose.
E.
The predominant recreational uses of the pond, such as swimming, sailing, rowing, canoeing, scuba and snorkel diving, etc., would make those enjoying these activities unsafe and at risk if mechanically propelled vessels were allowed to be present.
F.
Although the town is blessed with many lakes and streams, Bowman Pond is unique because of its size, location, fragile ecosystem and the quality of its waters, and it has been recognized by independent experts as an intact mountain pond habitat, vulnerable to disturbance and the introduction of aquatic life often carried by motorized craft.
G.
The Bowman Lake Association, Inc. and the vast majority of owners of property abutting the pond have requested the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the use of motorized boats or watercraft.