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DNR Readies for Busy Boating Weekend on Clinton

Local officials are gearing up for a busy weekend of boating on Clinton Lake.

 

In years when there is a slow start to the spring and summer boating season, if the weather holds up, it will bring the crowds out to Clinton Lake this Memorial Day weekend and that's just the scenario this year according to DNR Conservation Police Acting Captain John Williamson.

 

 

On the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday, Capt. Williamson told Regional Radio News safety is his top priority and concern when it comes to the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Among the top priorities of officials will be sobriety. 

 

 

Capt. Williamson stresses along with sober operators they are focused on life jackets. Life jackets can sometimes be contentious but it's for the safety of everyone on the boat, especially children.

 

 

Capt. Williamson encourages all boaters to get those boats started once or twice before hitting the water for the first time. He explains they frequently encounter boaters with issues who did fire the boat up for the first time on the water.

 

 

There are a lot more safety reminders Capt. Williamson has not just for Memorial Day but the boating season in general. We'll have more with Capt. Williamson later this week on Regional Radio News. 

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