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Author: news editor Created: 7/24/2007 2:32 PM
News Releases from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Watercraft Division

ODNR, Division of Watercraft was presented the Marinas and Harbors Award from States Organization for Boating Access.

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ODNR, Division of Watercraft was honored with two prestigious awards by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.

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Karen Muench and Rick Barrera, two long-term employees, have been named as deputy directors within the Division of Watercraft.

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Boaters and swimmers are strongly encouraged to make safety a top priority during this last month of the traditional summer swimming and boating season.

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Former Delaware County resident Carl Vance has been promoted from watercraft investigator for central Ohio to area supervisor of state boating programs for a portion of southern Ohio.

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The ODNR, Division of Watercraft has clarified how its officers enforce a state boating law with regard to fishing from the forward deck (bow) of a pontoon boat.

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Those with an interest in supporting Ohio’s Scenic Rivers program now have several convenient options to make their donations count.

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ODNR, Division of Watercraft and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will jointly host an Open House to educate users and community members on two proposed lake management plans for Charles Mill Lake.

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Anyone who has additional information about this fatal incident is asked to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service.

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The onset of high heat and humidity conditions outdoors that are typical this time of year makes it especially a good idea to get out on the water.

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The Ohio Waterways Safety Council will hold its regular quarterly meeting beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 13.

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July 2-4, signals what generally is the busiest recreational boating weekend of the summer season.

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ODNR, Division of Watercraft was among a number of enforcement agencies that participated in a nationwide crackdown on impaired boating.

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Intense summer heat takes its toll on the human body and may lead to dehydration for those who are active in outdoors recreation.

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ODNR, Division of Watercraft is among a growing number of state and local marine patrol agencies participating in a crackdown on alcohol-impaired boating.

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Rodger M. Norcross has been appointed chief of the state’s Division of Watercraft.

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The Ohio Waterways Safety Council will hold a special meeting in Columbus beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15 at the ODNR, Division of Watercraft administrative headquarters.

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Recreational boaters are encouraged to stay safe on the water by properly wearing their life jackets anytime while boating.

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ODNR, Division of Watercraft and Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation will inflate to educate about the importance of wearing a lifejacket.

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Seventeen Ohioans were recently honored for their commitment and hours of service to boating safety education in the state.

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