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Boaters
Encouraged
to Watch for Hazards in Rivers and Reservoirs
Posted 1 September 2010
Iowa rivers and flood
control reservoirs are returning to more normal levels after a summer
that left many water bodies at or near flood stage. Boaters, canoeists
and anglers heading out for the Labor Day Weekend should use caution as
the high water may have moved or shifted downed trees or introduced
other debris that could pose a boating hazard.
"Our larger flood control reservoirs are popular for boating, fishing
and for personal watercraft. These reservoirs also catch a lot of
debris from the upstream flooding and boaters need to be aware of the
potential new hazards just below the water surface," said Susan
Stocker, boating law administrator and education coordinator for the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Rainfall and runoff often reduces water clarity which can hide the new
hazards. "We tell boaters to operate as fast as the conditions allow,
and the conditions tell me to slow down and watch for tree limbs or
other debris deposited in the river or reservoir since the flooding,"
Stocker said.
The current weekend weather forecast is favorable for boaters, and
combined with the three day weekend, should produce heavy boat traffic.
Stocker said boaters heading out for the holiday weekend should have
patience while on the ramp, be courteous on the water, and the boat's
operator to avoid alcohol while operating the craft.
"We want boaters to have fun on the water, but we don't want that fun
to end in a boating tragedy. They need to keep safety in mind while on
the water," Stocker said.
The Iowa DNR has boating regulations available wherever hunting and
fishing licenses are sold, county recorders, DNR offices and online at here.
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