News and Events - Rush Lake Improvement Association

Operation Dry Water anchors DNR safety, enforcement efforts during long holiday week:People across the state are gearing up for lots of time on the water in the days ahead and just after the Fourth of July holiday. As they do, Minnesota Department of Resources conservation officers and their public safety partners are reminding them to keep safety at the top of their list.There are a variety of factors for boaters to keep in mind, including busy waterways, locally high water, and an increased law enforcement presence to keep everyone safe. The latter is part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign that runs July 4-6 to highlight the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs and call attention to the heavy penalties associated with boating while intoxicated.In Minnesota and across the nation, BWI is the leading contributing factor to boating accidents and fatalities. While many boaters do the right thing by leaving alcohol on shore, dozens of them are arrested for BWI each year in the days surrounding the Fourth of July.“There’s no gray area when it comes to boating under the influence: If you’re caught, you will go to jail,” said Lt. Eric Sullivan, the DNR Enforcement Division’s Marine Unit supervisor. “Anyone who makes the choice to boat under the influence puts at risk the safety of everyone else on the water.”In Minnesota, which has particularly strong BWI laws, anyone convicted of drinking and driving – whether they’re operating a boat, motor vehicle, or recreational vehicle – loses their privilege to operate any of them.In addition to staying “dry” while on the water by avoiding drugs and alcohol, the DNR urges anyone who’s on a boat to wear a life jacket. Oftentimes, boating accidents turn into fatalities because the people who fell overboard weren’t wearing a life jacket.Some of the state’s waterways – rivers, in particular – have extremely high water as a result of recent rainfall. Boaters, paddlers, and others should stay off them until the water recedes. For more information on Operation Dry Water and boating safety, visit the Operation Dry Water website (operationdrywater.org) and the boating safety webpage of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/boatingsafety).Operation Dry Water activities are sponsored by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard. ... See MoreSee Less

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RUSH LAKE Improvement Association

1 month ago

Thank Alex Reilly for the before photos of little lake treatment. Again a reminder if you could kindly give the lake a break until the weekend. Treatment is going on again tomorrow. If you won't to know more about what's going on check website. Please share with your neighbors the information. Thank you ... See MoreSee Less

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RUSH LAKE Improvement Association

1 month ago

Little lake treatment today and tomorrow. We are asking everyone to please stay off the lake for a few days to see how our study goes. Contact a board member for questions. Please share notice ... See MoreSee Less

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