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Boating & Beach Rules Get Tougher On The Upper Mississippi Save Email Print
Posted: 3:32 PM Apr 24, 2008
Last Updated: 3:32 PM Apr 24, 2008

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Federal officials have published new rules for boaters and beach lovers in the upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

The rules create an additional 1,600 acres of electric motor-only areas and eight seasonal no-wake zones. Glass containers will no longer be allowed on beaches and other refuge lands.

Fruit and nut collectors will be limited to two gallons per person per day. Campsites will have to be at least 200 feet from any boat landing, parking lot, road or trail.

The rules go into effect May 27. The changes are part of a new master conservation plan the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved for the refuge in 2006.

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