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Location: northern indiana | Just letting guys know that there is an an advisory for no motorized watercraft for Barbee and Tippy in effect at this time due to all the flooding. Haven't heard when it may be lifted. Please be courteous of the property owners surrounding the lakes. |
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Location: new richmond, wi. & isle, mn | Auger extensions are a must............... Oh wait, we're a few weeks away from flooding.
Edited by jchiggins 2/27/2018 9:45 PM
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Location: northern indiana | Correction... Idle speed only for these lakes. |
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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | DNR News
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748
For immediate release: February 27, 2018
Boating restrictions ordered on several lakes in Kosciusko County
(Kosciusko County) The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has implemented emergency orders restricting boat activity on Lake Wawasee, Barbee Lake Chain and Tippecanoe Lake Chain, all in Kosciusko County.
The emergency order for Lake Wawasee orders that a person must not operate a motorized watercraft at a speed greater than idle speed.
The emergency order for Barbee Lake Chain and Tippecanoe Lake Chain orders that a person must not operate a motorized watercraft on the following lakes: Big Barbee Lake, Little Barbee Lake, Irish Lake, Kuhn Lake, Sawmill Lake and Sechrist Lake on the Barbee Chain and Tippecanoe Lake, Oswego Lake and James Lake on the Tippecanoe Lake Chain.
Regardless of whether a “Boating Restrictions” order is enacted or not, Indiana Conservation Officers encourage property owners to report all damages that are attributed to the recent flooding event. An Indiana property owner can contact the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) Joint Information Center (JIC) which is the central repository for all flood related questions and claims. The preferred reporting method is online at bit.ly/2018rainfall or www.in.gov/dhs and select Damage Reporting under featured topics. If you do not have access online, they can be contacted between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at: 317-238-1784. |
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| Boating restrictions have been lifted as of 3/12 |
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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | For immediate release: March 12, 2018
Boating restrictions now LIFTED on several lakes in Kosciusko County
(Kosciusko County) The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has removed emergency orders restricting boat activity on Lake Wawasee, Barbee Lake Chain and Tippecanoe Lake Chain, all in Kosciusko County.
There are no longer any watercraft operation restrictions on the aforementioned lakes.
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