Article: Water-skiing ban goes to supervisors: Ordinance would place restrictions on activities in which someone is being towed behind boat along portion of Delta.

Byline: Erin Sherbert

Jun. 26--After weeks of debate, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is set to vote today on a proposed law banning water-skiing, tubing and wakeboarding during the summer months along a stretch of the Delta near Discovery Bay.

The ordinance would prohibit water-skiing and any other activities in which a person is being towed behind a boat along three miles of the Indian Slough and a portion of Werner Dredger Cut.

"I think it will be a step toward addressing the safety concerns I have," said Supervisor Mary Piepho, who represents portions of East County. "I believe in safety, and I believe this will help."

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