 Kayak Tank a Hit at Ohio State Fair
The Division of Watercraft's Kayak Tank was the top new attraction at this year's Ohio State Fair. Over 3,500 participants took advantage of the free opportunity to paddle a kayak. » read more
Great Lakes Basin Compact Now Awaits Approval by Congress
All eight states in the Great Lakes region have ratified the Great Lakes Basin Compact, which is meant to maintain water quality and protect water resources. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator George Voinovich, now awaits the approval from the U.S. House of Representatives, which is expectd to occur in September. The U.S. Senate approved the measure a little more than a week after it was introduced in August. President Bush has said publicly that he supports the Compact and plans to sign the measure into law. Similar agreements were adopted by the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario. See "Related Links."
 What Do You Do When You Boat? Safety Tips for Waterfowl Hunters
Changing the purpose of your boat outing doesn't mean you get to think less about boating safety. In most cases, you have more risk to manage. » read more
Toledo Group Wins Excellence Award from Boat US
Safe Kids of Greater Toledo was a 2007 recipient of Boat US Foundation's Boating Safety Grant and they were recently honored with an additional $1,000 when they received the 2007 Excellence Award. Boat US also announced its 2008 grant recipients, including Carroll County Safe Kids Chapter of Carrollton. » read more
Paddle Quest Series Concludes September 20
The final events in Gander Mountain's Paddle Quest series are scheduled for September 13 at Maumee Bay and September 20 at Salt Fork state parks. Register now. » read more
 Highlight on Access: Village of Grand River
The Village of Grand River combined grant monies from the Division of Watercraft and the Division of Wildlife to repair a popular public access dock. » read more
Fall Fishing Opportunities
Depending on where you are in the state, angling strategies may begin changing this month. » read more
Congress Restores 35-year Exemption for Recreational Boats from Proposed EPA Permitting Requirements
In a display of bipartisan support, both the House and Senate passed the Clean Boating Act of 2008, which permanently restores the EPA permit exemption for recreational boats. See Related Links.
New Watercraft Officers Graduate, Now in the Field
The newest class of state watercraft officers passed their specialized Division of Watercraft training in July and began their patrol assignments across the state. » read more
 Wear It Ohio! Campaign Has More Boaters Wearing Lifejackets
Events have ended for the Wear It Ohio! campaign, but 374 lifejackets were loaned out to participants who pledged to wear them when they boat this season. » read more
Plenty of Boating Opportunities Left; Grant Workshop Coming Up
September
1-3: River Days Portsmouth, 740-353-7668
5-7: Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Marietta, mariettaohio.org
5-7: Lake County Perchfest Fairport Harbor, perchfest.org
5-7: Midwest Freestyle Canoe Symposium
10-14: Cedar Point In-water Boat Show, Sandusky
12: Public Meeting 7-9pm Tappan Lake
12-21: Coastweeks 2008
13: Public Meeting 10am-Noon Senecaville
13: Paddle Quest 2008 Maumee Bay State Park, 8am. Registration required.
13: Kelley's Island Pleasure Paddle Experienced paddlers only, 419-746-2546
13-14: Pike Lake Outdoor Adventure Weekend 740-493-2212
13-14: Thunder in the Hills Rocky Fork SP, 937-393-4284
15: Waterways Safety Council Meeting 10am at Watercraft Headquarters, 614-265-6476
16-18: Farm Science Review Molly Caren Agricultural Center, fsr.osu.edu
18: Education Grant Workshop 9am-3pm. Collins Learning Center at Alum Creek SP, Delaware, 614-265-6534 to register
20: Paddle Quest 2008 Salt Fork State Park, 8am. Registration required.
26-27: Walmart FLW Walleye Tour Championship Cleveland Exhibit Hall |