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Senator Faber’s Weekly Newsletter...
June 20, 2011
Beat the Summer Heat
by Avoiding Dehydration
ODNR – Intense summer heat takes its toll on the human body and may
lead to dehydration for those who are active in outdoors recreation. A
common safety tip to help avoid dehydration is to consume plenty of
nonalcoholic fluids such as water and sports energy drinks, according
to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of
Watercraft.
This weekend, June 24-26, state watercraft officers are participating
in a nationwide crackdown to remove boaters from the waterways who may
be impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of Operation Dry Water. This is
the third year of the special nationwide marine enforcement effort
initiated by the National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators.
Boaters and others can beat the heat simply by avoiding alcohol and
instead consuming water or other nonalcoholic beverages that will help
enhance waterway safety, according to the Division of Watercraft. It’s
also important to note that local and state laws restrict the
possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in parks and on most
waterways.
In 2010, Ohio Division of Watercraft officers contacted 3,810 boaters
and made 11 arrests for boating while intoxicated during the Operation
Dry Water enforcement weekend. A total of 198 other alcohol and
boating-related violations were issued in addition to 754 warnings. No
boating-related fatalities were recorded during last year’s Operation
Dry Water weekend in Ohio (June 25-27, 2010).
Alcohol is involved in about one of every three boating-related
accidents on Ohio waterways. While state watercraft officers and local
marine patrols are always on the lookout for impaired boat operators,
Operation Dry Water (www.operationdrywater.org) is an organized
national effort that focuses greater awareness of the need for boaters
to boat smart, boat sober and make a commitment to staying safe on the
water.
As with the 2009 and 2010 Operation Dry Water campaigns, watercraft
officers and local marine patrol units will focus much of their
attention during this year’s Operation Dry Water on inland waterways
that attract the largest numbers of recreational
boaters.
Anglers Need to be Aware of Frog and Turtle Regulation Errors
ODNR - Anglers need to be aware of a typographical error in Publication
84, Ohio fishing regulations 2011-12 regarding the opening day of
turtle season and the bag limit on frogs says the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
The correct opening date for turtle season is July 1, 2011, not the
second Friday in June (June 10) as printed in the regulations.
Also, the bag limit on frogs should be 15, not 10 as printed.
The most current information regarding all fishing bag limits and dates
can be found on the Division’s website wildohio.com or by calling
1-800-WILDLIFE.
The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our
natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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