Personal Watercraft Insurance, Avoiding sensitive areas and operating your watercraft
Avoid sensitive areas and operating your watercraft in shallow waters or near shorelines at high speeds.
* Always launch at a designated boat ramp. Backing a vehicle on a riverbank or lakeshore can damage the area and leads to erosion.
* Always travel slowly in shallow waters and avoid boating in water less than 2½ feet deep. High speeds near shorelines lead to large wakes which cause shoreline erosion.
* Sensitive areas to avoid include seasonal nesting or breeding areas.
* Do not disturb historical, archeological or paleontological sites.
* Avoid “spooking” wildlife you encounter and keep your distance.
* Motorized and mechanized vehicles are not allowed in designated Wilderness Areas.
