Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Wisconsin Boater Alert

From the Green Bay Press.
Barney From the WDNR will be out in full force.


"DNR to crack down on drunken boaters this weekend

The Associated Press • June 23, 2009

MADISON — Conservation wardens and boat patrol officers plan to step up enforcement of drunken boating this weekend in Wisconsin.
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The Department of Natural Resources says it will participate in a nationally-coordinated effort called “Operation Dry Water” Friday through Sunday.

DNR conservation wardens and municipal patrol officers will look for boat operators whose blood alcohol content exceeds the state limit of 0.08 percent. Penalties could include fines, jail and boat impoundment.

The DNR’S Todd Schaller said alcohol not only impairs judgment and reaction time, it can also increase fatigue and susceptibility to the effects of cold water." DNR to crack down on drunken boaters this weekend | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette



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