DNR Braces For Busy Weekend On Indiana Lakes
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Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources expects record crowds on lakes and rivers across the state this holiday weekend.
Even during the height of the pandemic last year, DNR had to close the boat ramps at Lake Monroe because so many people were on the water. Lakes and recreation areas could see larger crowds this weekend.
DNR officers will patrol to make sure every vessel on the lake has a life jacket, including canoes and kayaks.
“You don t have to wear them, you have to have one wearable per person, if the boats over 16 feet, you re gonna have to have a type four throwable that s a seat cushion or ring buoy also,” said DNR Conservation Officer David Moss.