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Dry Water: DNR to Increase Boating Enforcement During Fourth of July Weekend
- Minnesota officials increased patrols and implemented road and parking closures around Bde Maka Ska and Boom Island parks for July 4th festivities in 2025.
- These actions came in response to repeated disturbances near Bde Maka Ska, which generated more 911 calls than any other park in the city during both 2023 and 2024, leading to initiatives aimed at reducing disorder.
- From July 4 to 6, officials conducted enhanced enforcement targeting intoxicated boaters with increased presence statewide, including additional patrols on lakes.
- The Minnesota DNR reported that over half of recent boating fatalities involved alcohol and warned that “there are no warnings or second chances” for impaired operators.
- These enforcement actions and closures aimed to protect neighborhoods, reduce problems, and ensure safe holiday celebrations on Minnesota waterways and parks.
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Brainerd Dispatch
CO Reports: Summer and holiday recreational boating surge observed
District 2 - Bemidji area CO (Conservation Officer) Curtis Jepson (District #2) spent most of this week checking anglers and monitoring boating activity. Most lakes are experiencing a surge in recreational boating, with the hot weather and the 4th of July holiday around the corner. A complaint was investigated regarding an individual who was shooting at geese on his shoreline. Enforcement action was taken, and various other violations related to…
DNR increases patrols for impaired boaters over holiday weekend
During this upcoming long Fourth of July weekend, lakes and rivers across Minnesota likely will be at their busiest. Among those planning to join those on the water: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and public safety partners, whose…
State, local authorities target impaired boaters on Fourth of July weekend
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — State and local law enforcement are planning to crack down on impaired boaters for the Fourth of July Weekend as part of "Operation Dry Water." According to a news release from the Clarksville Police Department, they are partnering with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for the "Operation Dry Water campaign." The TWRA said the heightened enforcement period will start on…
DNR warns of drinking and boating over holiday weekend
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the State Patrol and local sheriff's offices will be out on lakes across the state targeting intoxicated boaters and drivers from Friday to Sunday.
Minneapolis law enforcement officials will close roads, increase patrols for Fourth of July celebrations
Public safety agencies will increase patrols and monitor social media over the holiday weekend celebrations. Recent years have seen unruly crowds in Minneapolis after dark on Independence Day.
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