Boat & Water Safety

Minnesota Boating Guide (1.82 Mb) . This booklet summarizes Minnesota's boating laws and regulations.

The Boat & Water Safety program:

provides the public with safety information and education programs, and coordinates the efforts of other safety agencies and groups throughout the state.
collects and interprets statistical data on boat and water accidents and boating in general. Minnesota has the highest per capita boat registration figure in the country.
handles the free mandatory boating and safety education program for 12 through 17-year-olds; water surface use management; informational programs on boat and water safety; and in-service training programs for safety and enforcement personnel. Order the MN DNR's Boating Safety course free home-study packet or take the Boat Minnesota course online with a one-time fee of $20 to take the final exam.
Publications

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DNR News

11/26/2008: Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act yields $50,000 in grants for swimming pool upgrades Full story