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    Boat Enforcement Patrol Grants

    This grant is issued to Wisconsin counties or municipalities that participate in boating enforcement efforts. Eligible agencies may receive law enforcement aids for up to 75% of their net costs.

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    Life Jackets

    Drowning. It is human nature to think it can't happen to me--but it can. The majority of people who drown in boating accidents know how to swim but become incapacitated in the water.

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    Ordinances and waterway markers

    Before boating on unfamiliar Wisconsin waterways, check for a sign at the public boat landing to determine if there are local regulations (more restrictive than state law) that may apply on that water body. Boating ordinances Wisconsin law allows…

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    Establishing a slalom course

    There are two permits necessary to place a slalom course on public waterways. The following steps are necessary to apply for a slalom permit.

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    Identifying waterway markers

    There are two main types of waterway markers designed to assist boaters in navigation and accident prevention. "Regulatory buoys" are designed to identify areas with speed limits or where boats are not allowed. "Navigation aids" are designed to…

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    Fatality Summary, Annual Reports and Incident Reporting

    Crash Incident Reports Each year, the Department of Natural Resources maintains a summary of fatal incidents in the Fatality Summaries. In addition, the Annual Program Report contains information regarding registration, safety tips, number of…

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