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    Boating season opens in the wake of good news about aquatic invasive species

    Memorial Day, the unofficial start of the boating season, arrives with good news for efforts to keep aquatic invasive species from ruining outdoor fun on the water and Wisconsin’s beautiful lakes and rivers, state invasive species experts say.

    • May 22, 2013
  1. Sturgeon Bay: Coast Guard station open house is Friday

    The U.S. Coast Guard Canal Station in Sturgeon Bay has scheduled an open house Friday afternoon as part of this week's national effort for Safe Boating Week.

    • May 22, 2013
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    Lock, dam near Fountain City to close for repair

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to temporarily close a lock and dam near Fountain City so a damaged gate can be replaced.

    • May 22, 2013
  2. Zebra Mussels on a clam. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Wardens to educate about invasive species

    Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and conservation wardens are gearing up for details throughout northeast Wisconsin for aquatic invasive species, according to a press release.

    • May 22, 2013
  3. Blogger Joel DeBoer shares boat maintenance tips

    The arrival of summer means finally hooking up the boat and heading to the lake for many. While unbridled freedom can be found skipping over the waves on a hot sunny day, it can be incredibly frustrating to have an on-the-water excursion cut short due to motor or trailer issues.

    • Apr. 24, 2013
  4. 'Discover Wisconsin' features Lake Michigan harbor towns

    Kewaunee and Algoma are among more than a dozen Lake Michigan harbor towns featured in this weekend's episode of the tourism show 'Discover Wisconsin.'

    • May 16, 2013
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    DNR Customer Service Staff to wear life jackets to work today

    Safety is cool, hip -- and fashionable. And today the Friday look for DNR customer service staffers is business "safety" casual.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Blogger shares cautionary tale for early boaters

    Blogger Skillet Creek writes about a boating incident this week at Devil's Lake State Park on DevilsLakeWisconsin.com. The post serves as a warning to all who take to the water this month.

    • May 17, 2013
  5. Boaters float at the Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, and states are looking to reverse the trend. Kelley McCall/AP

    States crack down on drunken boating

    It's not just the highways: With the summer recreational boating season just getting underway, several states are moving to cut down on boating under the influence.

    • May 17, 2013
  6. Coast Guard assists 3 after boat runs aground in southern Door

    The Coast Guard Canal Station assisted three people early Wednesday morning who were aboard an 18-foot pleasure craft that ran aground in Little Sturgeon Bay.

    • May 16, 2013
  7. Paddle tours added to Ridges summer schedule

    The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor is adding paddle tours to its regular guided nature hikes this summer.

    • May 14, 2013

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