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Paddle Quest 2008 Coming to Deer Creek State Park By Kathy Sochor on 6/19/2008 12:00 AM Paddle Quest 2008, a series of events that promote canoeing and kayaking in Ohio, is coming to Deer Creek State Park in Pickaway County on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 a.m. 6/19/08 More... Reminder! Horsepower Limits Raised On Wildlife Area Lakes In Knox, Williams, Defiance And Vinton Counties By Kathy Sochor on 6/13/2008 1:00 AM Boaters and anglers are reminded that horsepower regulations on several state wildlife area lakes will increase on July 1. More... Governor Strickland Signs Legislation to Enhance Boating Safety in Ohio By Kathy Sochor on 6/13/2008 1:00 AM Governor Ted Strickland today signed legislation to enhance boating safety on Ohio waterways, according to the ODNR Division of Watercraft. 6/13/08 More... Eighteen New State Watercraft Officers Will Soon Be On The Job By Kathy Sochor on 6/6/2008 1:00 AM Eighteen new state watercraft officers were among the 48 peace officer cadets who graduated today from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft. 6/608 More... Tougher Enforcement of Ohio River No-Wake Rule By Kathy Sochor on 5/22/2008 1:00 AM ODNR and the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23 to announce tougher enforcement of existing idle speed zone regulations along a 1.75-mile stretch of the Ohio River between the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge and Brent Spence Bridge, linking Ohio and Kentucky. 5/22/08 More... Wear it, Ohio! By Kathy Sochor on 5/6/2008 1:00 AM In an effort to better educate the state's recreational boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets, the ODNR Division of Watercraft today announced its "Wear It, Ohio!" campaign. More... Ohio Awarded $260,365 Federal Grant For Boat Pump-Out Stations By Kathy Sochor on 5/6/2008 1:00 AM Recreational boaters across Ohio will soon benefit from a $260,365 grant awarded to the ODNR Division of Watercraft for the construction and installation of shoreline sewage pump-out facilities. 5/6/08 More... ODNR Salutes Boating Volunteers For Service Commitment By Kathy Sochor on 4/29/2008 1:00 AM Eleven Ohioans were honored in recent days for their commitment and hours of service to boating safety education in the state. 4/29/08 More... Free Boat Safety Inspections By Kathy Sochor on 4/16/2008 1:00 AM Recreational boaters seeking to get their season off to a good start are encouraged to participate in free safety inspections offered by the ODNR Division of Watercraft and its boating partners across the state. 4/16/08 More... ODNR To Hold Public Forums For Boaters By Kathy Sochor on 4/16/2008 1:00 AM The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft is seeking public comments for revision of its long-term strategic plan for recreational boating in Ohio. Ten town meetings will be conducted around the state beginning April 29 at Walnut Township Elementary School in Millersport. 4/16/08 More... Pascoe Appointed To National Navigation Safety Advisory Council By Kathy Sochor on 4/15/2008 1:00 AM Sandusky resident Tom Pascoe was recently appointed to serve a three-year term on the 21-member national Navigation Safety Advisory Council. His term runs through November 4, 2010. 4/15/08 More... Norm Schultz Retires From Ohio Waterways Safety Council By Kathy Sochor on 4/4/2008 1:00 AM Mentor resident Norm Schultz, a prominent figure in Ohio's recreational boating community, retired from the Ohio Waterways Safety Council on March 17, following 26 years of service to the organization. 4/4/08 More... Local Marine Patrol Units Receive Grants By Kathy Sochor on 3/31/2008 1:00 AM The ODNR Division of Watercraft has awarded a total of $564,564 in Marine Patrol Assistance Grants to 28 local communities to assist in enforcing boating laws and maintaining safety on state waterways. 3/31/08 More... Outdoor Enthusiasts Urged To Take Care When Fishing And Boating In The Early Spring By Kathy Sochor on 3/14/2008 1:00 AM As spring approaches and the last of winter's snow and ice melts away, outdoor enthusiasts are reminded that waterways remain frigid and some rivers and streams could be near or at flood stage in coming weeks. These conditions pose special hazards to early season boaters and anglers, according to ODNR. 3/14/08 More...