New safety measures in place at Lake Oroville Marina Lime Saddle

One popular recreational area is open just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Area is open just in time for memorial day weekend.

And as jafet serrato reports-- employees at lime saddle marina on lake oroville have been sanitizing and cleaning - to make it as safe as possible.

For more than two monthsãthe lake oroville marina has sat empty.

(nats boat motor running) but on monday - california state parks gave it the green light to reopen.

"we're back we're ready to go."

That's music to the ears of fisherman phil dickinson.

"you can't be more isolated than you are in a boat."

But before you head out there are some changes.

(nats: disinfecting pump out) "just like every other business frequent disinfecting and cleaning of touch surfaces."

(nats: closing lid) nicolas gomez is in charge of cleaning the fuel and pump out stations.

"i'm so happy to be back" he's been out of work for two months.

"of course we still have to take precautions and make sure we're staying clean."

(nats: cash register) (standup:) this is the lake oroville marina store it can typically be packed with 10 or 15 customers but that's not going to be the case this time around.

Only two customers will be allowed inside each time.

There will also be hand sanitizer stations next to the cashier here.

Also - the shuttle service is only available for people who already have their boat parked.

"we are limiting only two groups at a time.

We're trying to separate them from one boat to the other so they can keep their social distancing."

Even with the new rules - there are still plenty of fun activities to do on the lake.

"i know everybody was really anxious to get back out here."

Bidwell canyon is also open with safety measures in place.

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