Tweet SPOKANE – “Puddles,” Washington State’s first mussel detection dog, proved this holiday weekend that a canine partner is invaluable in the fight against Aquatic Invasive Species. While working the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) boat check station … Continue reading →
Tweet CHEYENNE – Heading to the water for boating? Be sure to register your watercraft and purchase an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) decal online to be ready to enjoy the weekend. All motorized watercraft operating on Wyoming waters are required to have … Continue reading →
Tweet The gates at the Mossy Point and Rogers Rock Boat Launches on Lake George will be closed overnight this boating season as part of the Lake George Park Commission’s (LGPC) Boat Inspection Program and DEC’s efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive … Continue reading →
TweetOn May 18th, Governor Ned Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7PP “Protection of Public Health and Safety during COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Phase 1 Re-Opening, Limitations on Camp Operations” https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-ExecutiveOrders/Executive-Order-No-7PP.pdf With respect to “Reopening of Outdoor Recreation and Other … Continue reading →
Tweet As Memorial Day quickly approaches, Georgia Game Wardens across the state are gearing up for a very busy weekend on the lakes, rivers, beaches, and on State Parks. They will be patrolling all state waterways, making sure the thousands … Continue reading →
Tweet Before you head out for the weekend, let’s chat boating safety. U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities in 2018. Eighty-four percent of those … Continue reading →
Tweet Two New Fishing Piers/Boat Docks to Open on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, LDWF Announces May 22, 2020 – Two new fishing piers/boat docks will open on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Saturday (May 23), including the Unit 4 and Mud … Continue reading →
Tweet Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Montana, and as boaters venture out to our rivers and lakes, please keep in mind the rules aimed at protecting our waters and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive … Continue reading →
Tweet When spring is in the air, snowmelt creates high water in our streams and rivers. You might want to get out there in your boat, but high water can be deadly when conditions are too extreme for safe boating. … Continue reading →
Tweet As more people get out on the water, the potential to spread aquatic invasive species increases. The DNR reminds boaters and others enjoying the water to get rid of aquatic hitchhikers by cleaning, draining, and drying their watercraft once … Continue reading →
TweetThe city of Port Wentworth and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are partnering to replace both boat ramps at Houlihan Park on the Savannah River. Construction is slated to begin the week of Monday, May 11, 2020. During construction, … Continue reading →
TweetThe 2020 edition of the Marine Digest is available on the Division’s website. Print versions will be arriving in stores on or before May 12. In addition to regulations there are these articles: Artificial Reef Program Horseshoe Crab: A Profile Offshore … Continue reading →
Tweet MAYFLOWER — Despite the challenges of social distancing and rough spring weather conditions, contractors and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff completed the first boat lane renovation planned for Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir last week. The … Continue reading →
Tweet While current travel may be on pause, now is the perfect time to research new destinations to visit and ways to explore them, or to plan those dream trips for when travel normality returns. Windows On The Wild’s … Continue reading →
TweetClean, drain, dispose every time This weekend’s fishing opener comes with a reminder to always follow Minnesota’s laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Along with taking care to follow social distancing guidelines while fishing and boating, the … Continue reading →
Tweet LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and its partners in safe boating throughout the nation encourage everyone to help spread awareness of life jacket by wearing their life jacket to work May 15. “Wear Your … Continue reading →
Tweet Anglers urged to follow new “close to home” guidelines to minimize potential virus transmission The Department of Natural Resources is advising the public that, while most of its 1,700 statewide public water accesses have undergone basic safety maintenance, docks … Continue reading →
TweetDWR Director Mike Fowlks issued a repeal of the April 1 Special Order, officially putting into effect the reinstated inspections and decontaminations described below. SALT LAKE CITY — After temporarily suspending professional, hot water decontaminations at Lake Powell due to COVID-19 concerns and … Continue reading →
Tweet UPCOMING REGION EVENTS: No events planned SIGN UP UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER CODY – The boat docks at Upper and Lower Sunshine Reservoirs west of Meeteetse are now in the water and ready for use. Habitat and Access Supervisor Brad Sorensen … Continue reading →
Tweet and 4 other new wildlife, outdoor recreation laws to be aware of SALT LAKE CITY — A lot of bills were passed during the 2020 legislative session, and Wednesday is the deadline for Gov. Gary Herbert to sign or veto them. … Continue reading →
