It was a quiet summer on the safety side of things on Clinton Lake in 2019 and that is perfectly fine with local authorities.

As the summer boating season begins to wind down, DNR Conservation Police Sergeant John Williamson says last weekend they had a boating accident involving a family. Fortunately, everyone came away unharmed except for the boat which sank.

While the crowded summer days are behind the Clinton landmark, Williamson says warm days, like are expected this upcoming weekend, can bring the crowds out.

Authorities are always focused on compliance with life-jackets and sober operation. Williamson says it was a slow summer from that standpoint.

As the summer boating season slows, hunting seasons are on the horizon and DNR officials will soon turn their attention to those. Monday morning on the WHOW Morning Show, Williamson discussed the upcoming seasons and safety. We'll have more on that soon on Regional Radio News.