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ODNR Division of Watercraft
2045 Morse Road, Building A
Columbus, Ohio 43229
1-877-4BOATER (Ohio only)
614-265-6480

Horsepower and Other Law Changes

Horsepower limits at 10 lakes in Ohio have changed or will change as of July 1st, and a number of other minor laws are changing.   » read more

Make Your Grant Application Count: Attend Our Workshop

If your group is planning to submit a Boating Safety Education Grant application this year, you should plan to attend the Education Grant Workshop on Thursday, September 18 at the Alum Creek Learning Center in Delaware.   » read more

Access In Action: Great Miami River In Colerain Township

A popular boating and fishing destination and Ohio’s third longest river, the Great Miami River is attracting a greater number of paddlers each year.  » read more

Updates from Previous Issues

Wear It Ohio! Kicks Off to a Great StartWeat It Ohio! logo

Over 200 loaner life jackets have been distributed at Wear It Ohio! events this season. This safety awareness campaign was piloted at Portage Lakes, Salt Fork, CJ Brown and Caesar Creek lakes and ends July 12 with an event at Portage Lakes.  » read more

Boaters Offer Their Opinions

Division of Watercraft staff met with boaters during a series of public meetings held around the state in April and May to receive comments regarding future management of Ohio’s boating programs. Boaters were also invited to complete a survey. Boater comments and surveys may still be submitted to the Division of Watercraft until June 30.   » read more

Paddle Quest Series a Hit!

Gander Mountain’s new Paddle Quest series has been a success this year in introducing Ohioans to recreational paddle sports at selected Ohio state parks and lodge resorts. This new event series  is held in partnership with the Division of Parks and Recreation and the Division of Watercraft. Paddle Quest visits Salt Fork State Park July 12 and Mohican State Park July 26.   » Details from May's Issue

Cadets Graduate to “Officer,” Move On to Watercraft Training

Watercraft’s 18 new cadets graduated the Ohio Highway Patrol’s law enforcement training academy in June.   » read more

Clean Boating Act Update

The federal Clean Boating Act of 2008 (S. 2766) was approved by the Senate in May and heads to the House when Congress is back in session. If this act isn't signed into law before September 30, the EPA is poised to follow a court rule that requires them to implement a waste and pollution discharge permitting system for all boats.  » read more

Future Events

...ODNR Park at State Fair to have Kayak Tank

Visitors to the State Fair can enjoy the fun of learning how to paddle a kayak at a new attraction offered by the Division of Watercraft this year. A hands-on kayaking tank is being located next to the ODNR Pavilion in the southeast corner of the fairgrounds.

The tank will allow about 15 paddlers at a time to paddle for a short time under the guidance and supervision of Division of Watercraft staff and volunteers; kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Be sure to visit the ODNR Park and this new feature at the Ohio State Fair (July 30-August 10; State Fairgrounds in Columbus)

...Volunteer Opportunities Abound at Upcoming Events

If you'd like to share your boating knowledge, consider volunteering at an upcoming boating event. The numbers listed below are the ones to call if you want to help out.

July
11-13 Marietta Riverfront Roar 740-439-4076
12 Wear It Ohio! at Portage Lakes SP 2-6pm; 330-644-2265
12 Paddle Quest 2008, Salt Fork SP 8am 740-439-4076
26 Great Maumee River Dragon Festival/International Park, Toledo 419-836-6003
26 Paddle Quest 2008, Mohican SP 8am 740-548-5490
July 30-August 10 Ohio State Fair (over 20 volunteers per day) 614-265-6435

August
1-3 Kinfolk Days, Manchester 740-353-7668
1-3 Port-O-Morgan Sternwheelers Festival, Malta 740-439-4076
2 Buck Creek SP Summer Bash, beach area 937-322-1582
8-10 Catfish Derby Days, Marietta 740-439-4076
9 Paddle Quest 2008, Geneva SP 8am 440-964-0518
15-17 New Richmond River Days, New Richmond Riverfront 513-734-2730
23 Paddle Quest 2008, Punderson SP 8am 216-361-1212
30-31 Dillon State Park Family Fun Fest, Nashport 740-439-4076

September
1-3 River Days, Portsmouth 740-353-7668
5 Lake County Perchfest, Fairport Harbor 216-361-1212
5-7 Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, Marietta 740-439-4076
10-14 North American In-Water Boat Show, Cedar Point 419-621-1302
13 Paddle Quest 2008, Maumee Bay SP 8am 419-836-6003
16 Farm Science Review, Molly Caren Agricultural Center, London 937-323-1582
20 Paddle Quest 2008, Salt Fork SP 8am 740-439-4076