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Ohio Researchers Find Harmful Algae Earlier in Year

by Outdoor Hub July 5, 2011

COLUMBUS, OH-Scientists have discovered samples of harmful algae farther from Lake Erie and earlier in the year than they expected. In a two-year project, Dr. David Culver of Ohio State University and Dr. Doug Kane of Defiance College found Microcystis, cyanobacteria that produce toxins, in small tributaries as far as 50 miles away from the [...]

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Many Boating Accidents Are Avoidable

by Outdoor Hub June 28, 2011

This July 4 weekend Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials urge boaters to wear a life jacket and avoid consuming alcohol if responsible for operating a boat. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 672 boating fatalities nationwide in 2010, and 4,604 accidents. Of the fatalities, about 75 percent drowned, and of those, roughly 90 percent were [...]

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Boaters Cited During Operation Dry Water Weekend

by Outdoor Hub June 28, 2011

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft was among a number of enforcement agencies that participated June 24-26 in a nationwide crackdown on impaired boating known as Operation Dry Water. Ohio officers contacted 1,907 boaters and made eight arrests for boating while intoxicated. A total of 112 other alcohol and boating-related violations [...]

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Recreational Boating Traffic Expected to Peak This Weekend: Getting Safely Home After the Fireworks

by Outdoor Hub June 28, 2011

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – It’s not a Thanksgiving holiday traffic jam. However, for America’s boaters, it may as well be. Boat Owners Association of The United States says the July 4th holiday is expected to bring record numbers of boaters to the water, jamming lakes, rivers and bays with thousands of revelers celebrating America’s birthday at [...]

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Florida FWC supports ‘Operation Dry Water’ for 3rd year

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

Last year, 17 people died from boating accidents related to alcohol and drug use in Florida. “Alcohol- and drug-related boating accidents are preventable,” said Capt. Tom Shipp, of the FWC’s Boating and Waterways Section. “Even one death is too many.” That is why law enforcement agencies around the state and country are participating in “Operation [...]

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Colorado State Parks Joins Crackdown on Alcohol Impaired Boaters

by Outdoor Hub June 21, 2011

LITTLETON, Colo. – Marine law enforcement officers from Colorado State Parks will participate in “Operation Dry Water” and will be out in force June 24 – 26 looking for boaters whose blood alcohol content exceeds the state limit of .08 %. “Operation Dry Water,” a national campaign, will include increased patrols and checkpoints as well [...]

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Capture All Of Your Summer Memories With SeaLife’s Adventureproof Mini II

by Outdoor Hub June 15, 2011

MOORESTOWN, NJ – As schools across the country empty out for the summer break, families are beginning their vacations. And whether their vacation plans will take them to the local swimming hole, a relative’s home or far-off white-sand beaches, every member of the family will want to capture these precious memories. With the new 9-megapixel [...]

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Emphasizes New Lifejacket Regulation on Arkansas River

by Outdoor Hub June 14, 2011

SALIDA, Colo. – A new regulation requires that children under 13 years old wear a Type I, III, or V, U.S. Coastguard approved lifejacket while swimming in the Arkansas River within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA). The Colorado State Parks Board approved the safety regulation in April to protect the increasing number of youngsters [...]

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How To Be Safe On A Power Boat

by Outdoor Hub May 24, 2011

Safety is key to the enjoyment of any outdoor activity but it is often overlooked or takes a back seat in participants’ minds.  That is certainly true for boating. While boating has a very good safety record, there are still unnecessary deaths and injuries every year.  These are often due to negligence, but, as often, [...]

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How To Be Seen on The Water, Boating Safety

by Outdoor Hub May 24, 2011

You can’t have fun on the water if you can’t see what you’re doing, and you can’t stay safe unless you’re seen by others. The best form of boating safety is a combination of equipment that won’t let you down, the good judgement to bring it along in the first place, and knowing how and [...]

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