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Coast Guard Advises Safety for Ohio River Valley Boats
The Coast Guard has issued a statement advising safety for recreational boaters along the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers, near Point State Park, due to congestion in the waterway. “To help ensure safety and facilitate commerce on our three rivers, we would ask all recreational boaters to remain outside the navigable channel […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
'Near- or Below-Normal' Hurricane Season Forecasted
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near normal or below normal hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean in 2014. NOAA released its season forecast at on May 22. The main driver of this year’s outlook is the anticipated development of El Nino this summer, NOAA said. El Nino causes […] Read More
2013 Has Lowest Number of Boating Fatalities on Record
The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics Wednesday, revealing that boating fatalities that year totaled 560 — the lowest number of boating fatalities on record. From 2012 to 2013, deaths in boating-related accidents decreased 14 percent, from 651 to 560, and injuries decreased from 3,000 to 2,620, a 12.7 percent reduction. The total […] Read More
TVA Warns Boaters of Low Water in Three Tennessee Lakes
As the summer recreation season nears, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) officials are warning boaters of lower-than-normal water levels at three lakes in East Tennessee. TVA officials told media that a lack of rainfall has caused the situation, which is affecting the Norris, Cherokee and South Holston reservoirs. “It’s mainly to […] Read More
Donzi Builds Boats for Missouri State Highway Patrol
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s marine operations division is tasked to serve and protect the Lake of the Ozarks as well as other state waters. The agency’s vessel of choice is a Donzi 290 Center Console performance boat, and four more soon will be added to its fleet of a dozen. The […] Read More
Missouri Senate Passes Bill to Make Boat Rental Easier
The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that will make it easier for non-residents and Missourians to rent boats. SB 785 creates a temporary boating safety education card for out-of-state renters, as well as expanding the one-time opportunity for state residents. SB 785 supports the boating industry by making it easier for people to […] Read More
Illinois DNR Awards Boat Access Area Development Grants
According to an article in The Rock River Times, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced 2014 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $715,200 in six communities. “These projects will create jobs, offer recreational opportunities and promote healthy lifestyles,” Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn told the newspaper. “They will also promote […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
NOAA Predicts Moderate Spring Flood Potential in Midwest
According to NOAA’s Spring Outlook, rivers in half of the continental United States are at minor or moderate risk of exceeding flood levels this spring, with the highest threat in the southern Great Lakes region due to above-average snowpack and a deep layer of frozen ground. The continuation of winter weather, above-average […] Read More